Question

The current trend of increasing global temperatures has Heather wondering how an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere affects the temperature of the ocean. Heather decides to investigate the flow of energy between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. Which investigation will provide evidence to answer the question, How does a warmer atmosphere affect the temperature of the ocean?A. Measuring the change in the temperature of water while in containers with air of different temperaturesB. Dissolving chalk in water with varying levels of acidityC. Comparing the heat capacity of water with that of other liquidsD. Testing the water solubility of various solids, such as salt and calcium carbonate

Answer 1

The investigation that will provide evidence to answer Heather's question about how a warmer atmosphere affects the temperature of the ocean, is by meausuring the change in the temperature of water while in containers with air of different temperatures. This will allow her to see the influence of air temperature on water temperature.

The correct option is A.