Question

Compare a cup of hot coffee with the Pacific Ocean. Which statement about thermal energy and temperature is correct?

Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a higher temperature.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a lower temperature.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a higher temperature
Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a lower temperature.

Answer 1

The Answer Is (D.)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is D

The body of water contains more molecules; more molecules, more kinetic energy, which creates thermal energy.

The molecules are moving faster is the coffee, so the temperature is higher.