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

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A. The ocean has a higher heat capacity.

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B. The ocean has a lower density.

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C. The atmosphere receives more of the sun's energy.

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D. The atmosphere has a higher heat capacity.

The correct answer is letter A

Explanation: The higher temperature of the earth warms the air above it, making the atmospheric pressure lower than the ocean and blowing the wind to the earth. At night, the situation is reversed: the sea takes time to cool because the deep waters keep the nighttime temperature almost equal to the daytime