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

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

proximity to land
proximity to land

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

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

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 - Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature.

2. large surface area - The vast surface area of the ocean allows it to absorb heat from the sun over a larger area.

3. transparency to electromagnetic radiation - Water's transparency allows sunlight to penetrate and warm the water below the surface.

So the correct responses are:

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