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Why does the ocean heat and cool more slowly than the atmosphere?

A. The ocean has a higher heat capacity.
O B. The atmosphere has a higher heat capacity.
O C. The ocean has a lower density.
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D. The atmosphere receives more of the sun's energy
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Why does the ocean heat and cool more slowly than the atmosphere? A. The ocean has-example-1
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Since,the ocean water has high specific heat capacity,it cool and heat faster.It gains and losses heat slowly in comparison to the atmosphere having low specific heat capacity.

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