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DyllonKazuo

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Which of the following results in the temperature range experienced by the ocean to be substantially less than that on land?
 
  A) Deeper penetration of solar energy in the ocean
  B) Freshwater freezes at a lower temperature than saltwater
  C) The greater mixing on the continents versus the marine environment
  D) The increased evaporation over land compared to the ocean
  E) The lower heat capacity of water compared to rocks

Question 2

Water's viscosity is a ________ to planktonic organism and a ________ to nektonic organisms.
 
  A) help; help
  B) help; hindrance
  C) hindrance; help
  D) hindrance; hindrance
  E) Water's viscosity has no impact on both planktonic and nektonic organisms.


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Jordin Calloway

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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