Q809
Which of the following is not a reason why water warms and cools much more slowly than land?
A.
Solar energy penetrates more deeply into water
B.
Heat energy is mixed in a deeper layer of water
C.
Water has a higher heat capacity
D.
A portion of the solar energy that strikes water is used to evaporate it
E.
It takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1oC than it does to raise the temperature of water 1oC
AnswerAnswer: Option E
Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Water warms and cools much more slowly than land because it takes more heat to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1oC than it does to raise the temperature of water 1oC.