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Which of the following descriptions best states how oceans and land absorb the sun's energy differently?

A. Land retains absorbed heat longer than oceans do.
B. Land absorbs the sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.
C. Land only absorbs radiation that is not harmful to humans.
D. Land reflects more of the sun's energy, while oceans absorb it slowly and retain it longer.



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Final answer:

Land retains absorbed heat longer than oceans due to specific heat differences.


Explanation:

Land retains absorbed heat longer than oceans do due to differences in specific heat capacities. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, so it can absorb and store more heat without large temperature changes. This results in land heating up and cooling down more quickly than water.


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