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.

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

large surface area
large surface area

proximity to land
proximity to land

a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air

Answer 1

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

1. Transparency to electromagnetic radiation - This allows sunlight to penetrate the water and warm it.
2. Large surface area - A larger surface area can absorb more sunlight.
3. A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air - This means the ocean can absorb more heat without a significant increase in temperature.

These qualities make the ocean an effective heat sink.