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Heat and temperature are synonymous terms. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The influence of water on global temperatures, due to waters thermal characteristics, prevent broad
  swings of temperature during the day and night. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.




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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Heat measures the energy produced by vibrating molecules, specifically how many are vibrating and
how fast they are. Temperature only measures how fast molecules are moving. Temperature is the
reaction to heat energy. Information can be found in the section Water Has Unusual Thermal
Characteristics.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Heat is stored in the ocean during the day and released at night. Liquid water has important
thermostatic balancing effects, an Earth without an ocean would be much colder in winter and hotter in
summer. Information can be found in the section Familiar, Abundant, and Odd.




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