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abc

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The amount of heat energy transferred in the ocean is significantly higher than that in the atmosphere. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The continuous removal of heat from water corresponds to a consistent decrease in temperature. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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

ANS: F
There is more heat being circulated through the atmosphere than there is in the ocean. Water vapor is
able to transfer more heat energy due to its high latent heat of vaporization. Remember, there are 540
calories of heat energy per one gram of water vapor. Information can be found in the section Surface
Water Moderates Global Temperature.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The removal of heat does not correspond to a steady drop in temperature. The heat removal does lower
the temperature, but the temperature stops when there is a phase change. The temperature stops until
all the water transitions from liquid to solid, for example. Only after all of the molecules change their
state will the temperature continue to decrease. Information can be found in the section Water Has
Unusual Thermal Characteristics.



abc

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

mjenn52

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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