The amount of heat energy transferred in the ocean is significantly higher than that in the atmosphere. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
There is more heat being circulated through the atmosphere than there is in the ocean. Water vapor is
able to transfer more heat energy due to its high latent heat of vaporization. Remember, there are 540
calories of heat energy per one gram of water vapor. Information can be found in the section Surface
Water Moderates Global Temperature.
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