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

a. Land reflects the Sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.

b. Land retains heat that it has absorbed longer than oceans.

c. Land only absorbs radiation that is not harmful to humans.

d. Land reflects the Sun's energy quickly, while oceans absorb it more slowly.

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Geography

Karlie Lucas

31 March, 22:20

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

a. Land reflects the Sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.

b. Land retains heat that it has absorbed longer than oceans.

c. Land only absorbs radiation that is not harmful to humans.

d. Land reflects the Sun's energy quickly, while oceans absorb it more slowly.

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Waylon Vazquez · Answer 1

The statement that describes the major differences as to how the oceans and the land absorbs the energy from the sun is that "Land reflects the Sun's energy quickly, while oceans absorb it more slowly". So, the answer is letter D. This is exactly the reason why oceans or seas stay cool even with the pressing heat of the sun during summer.

Princess Bond · Answer 2

Land absorbs the sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.