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

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

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

proximity to land
proximity to land

large surface area

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. a low evaporation point - While this is not as directly relevant as the specific heat capacity, in the context of heat absorption it relates to the energy dynamics of the water.

3. large surface area - A larger surface area allows for more heat absorption from the sun.

The correct answers are therefore:

• a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
• a low evaporation point
• large surface area

However, note that "proximity to land" doesn't help in heat absorption, and "water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface" is a property of water, not a quality that impacts heat absorption directly.