Which qualities of the ocean help it to absorb heat? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)

Question

Responses

a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air

large surface area
large surface area

proximity to land
proximity to land

Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.
Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

transparency to electromagnetic radiation

Answer 1

The three qualities of the ocean that help it to absorb heat are:

1. a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air - This means that water can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature.

2. large surface area - A larger surface area allows more heat from the sun to be absorbed.

3. transparency to electromagnetic radiation - Water allows sunlight to penetrate, which enables more heat to be absorbed at greater depths.

So the correct responses are:

• a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
• large surface area
• transparency to electromagnetic radiation