Question

Which of the following descriptions best states how oceans and land absorb the sun's energy differently?
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Land retains absorbed heat longer than oceans do,
OB. Land absorbs the sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.
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Land only absorbs radiation that is not harmful to humans,
D. Land reflects more of the sun's energy, while oceans absorb it slowly and retain it longer.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Land reflects more of the sun's energy, while oceans absorb it slowly and retain it longer.

Explanation:

The best description of how oceans and land absorb the sun's energy differently is that land reflects more of the sun's energy while oceans absorb it slowly and retain it longer.

• This phenomenon often leads to land and sea breeze.
• The land is a better conduction of heat energy from the sun.
• Such good conductors have a low specific heat capacity. They eaisly absorb and lose heat energy from the sun.
• Therefore, they are perfect reflectors
• The ocean has a high specific heat capacity
• It takes a longer time to warm up the ocean considerably.
• They absorb and lose it heat very slowly.

Answer 2

Answer:

Land absorbs the sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.

Explanation: