Ocean circulation is slow compared to the
atmosphere. However, the movement of heat across the oceans is very large (and hence
significant in the climate system). Why?

Question

Accepted Answer

c.  Specific heat of water is much larger than that
of the air.

Answer

a.  Exchange of heat between the water and the air
will take place in the ocean.

Answer

b.  Salt or mineral content of water is much larger
than that of the air.

Answer

d.  Specific gravity of water is much larger than
that of the air.

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