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Why does the temperature of ocean water remain relatively constant, despite large fluctuations in air temperature?

Ocean water has a high concentration of dissolved salts.
Ocean water has a high specific heat.
Ocean water is a major component of organisms.
Ocean water exists in the form of water vapor.

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Answer:

Ocean water has a high specific heat.

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The answer is: [B]: "Ocean water [and water in general] has a high specific heat [capacity]."
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It takes a great deal of energy to break the hydrogen bonds of ocean water (water in general) ; and there is a great quantity of [ocean water, specifically—over 70% of the surface of the Earth—not to mention the depth].
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