After I dip a cup of water from the ocean, I can conclude that

A. the ocean temperature is higher because it never loses its heat.
B. the ocean temperature is higher because it has more molecules in it.
C. the temperature of the water in the cup is the same as the temperature of the water in the ocean.
D. the temperatures are the same but the water in the cup has more energy.


Answer: C

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