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rayancarla1

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The ocean holds more than 97 of Earth's water.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How does the absorption of light provide heat energy in the ocean?
 A) The addition of light increases the heat capacity of molecules.
  B) The light makes water molecules vibrate and then the electromagnetic energy is converted to heat energy.
  C) The light energy is absorbed by photosynthetic organisms which convert it to heat energy.
  D) None of these choices


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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