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How does the ocean absorb heat?
The ocean absorbs heat through the suns rays
Does the ocean heat up faster then the air?
no but it also means the ocean will retain the heat for longer
Why does the ocean heat and cool more slowly than the atmosphere?
The ocean has a higher heat capacity.
Why does the ocean heat and cool more slowly than the atmoshpere?
the ocean has a higher heat capacity
How do currents heat in the ocean?
the radiation from the sun will send heat to the ocean and the heat would make currents hot Basically a convection current
Where does the heat and moisture of hurricanes come from?
The heat and moisture comes from warm ocean water. The heat that warms the ocean water ultimately comes from the sun.
The ocean has a high specific heat what would happen if the ocean had a low specific heat?
If the ocean had a low specific heat it wouldn't be able to support life. This is because the water would be too cold.
How is the absorption of heat is important to aqauatic organisms?
It is important for organisms that live in the deep ocean to absorb heat, since it is very cold in that region of the ocean. Without the heat, they would die. Some organisms absorb heat from ocean vents, which provide a large amount of heat.
Do tornadoes turn heat from the ocean into wind?
No. Tornadoes are not driven by heat from the ocean. Hurricanes, however are. You could say that hurricanes turn heat from the ocean into wind, though the real explanation is a bit more complicated.
How and where does most oceans water get its heat?
The ocean is heated only by the sun. Light and heat do not penetrate deep in the ocean water...
How does heat get distributed in the atmosphere and the ocean?
the atmosphere and the ocean waters heat up through an interesting process called convection
Why is it warmer by the ocean on a cold winter day?
The Ocean acts as a Heat Sink, that is it holds onto Heat Energy. So the Air blowing in off of the Ocean is warmed by it.
