Discussion :: Environmental Science
- Which of the following is not a reason why water warms and cools much more slowly than land?
A.
Solar energy penetrates more deeply into water |
B.
Heat energy is mixed in a deeper layer of water |
C.
Water has a higher heat capacity |
D.
A portion of the solar energy that strikes water is used to evaporate it |
E.
It takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1oC than it does to raise the temperature of water 1oC |
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
Water warms and cools much more slowly than land because it takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1oC than it does to raise the temperature of water 1oC.
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