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jonny [76]
3 years ago
15

The oceans make up 70% of Earth's surface. They regulate the overall temperature of the earth by absorbing a great deal of solar

energy and heating up slowly. What is true about the oceans' release of heat?
Geography
1 answer:
uysha [10]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Oceanic water have latent heat or special heat capacity.

Explanation:

  • As oceans cover nearly 71% of the earth's surface and help in regulating the climate and weather patterns around places. They have specific heat and contain salt contents.
  • They trap and absorb the carbon dioxide and thus are called carbon sinks. They take up a large amount of solar energy and heat slowly as compared to the land surfaces.
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