Why does the temperature of ocean water remain relatively constant, despite large fluctuations in air temperature? A) Ocean wate
r has a high concentration of dissolved salts B) Ocean water has a high specific heat C) Ocean water is a major component of organisms D) Ocean water exists in the form of water vapor
The answer is B. The specific heat means the heat amount the substance needs to absorb when the temperature increases 1℃. The high specific heat means that it needs a huge amount of heat when increase just 1℃. For A, the dissolved salts can help decrease the freezing point.
