How does water act as a reservoir for heat energy?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By absorbing and storing heat

• By evaporating quickly

• By freezing at high temperatures

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What is the primary source of energy for hydrological processes?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

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Which phase change of water involves the absorption of energy?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Deposition

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Explain how ocean currents transfer heat across different regions.

• Ocean currents move warm water from the equator towards the poles and cold water from the poles towards the equator.

• Ocean currents only move warm water around the equator.

• Ocean currents do not affect heat transfer.

• Ocean currents only move cold water from the poles to the equator.

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Describe the difference in temperature between coastal and inland areas.

• Coastal areas have more extreme temperatures than inland areas.

• Inland areas have more moderate temperatures than coastal areas.

• Coastal areas have more moderate temperatures due to the influence of the ocean.

• Inland areas are always warmer than coastal areas.

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How does the energy transfer during the condensation of water vapor?

• Energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

• Energy is released to the surroundings.

• No energy transfer occurs.

• Energy is converted into mass.

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What role do deep ocean currents play in climate patterns?

• They have no impact on climate patterns.

• They help distribute heat globally, affecting climate patterns.

• They only affect the climate near the poles.

• They only affect the climate near the equator.

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Analyze how the specific heat capacity of water influences coastal climates.

• Water's high specific heat capacity means it heats up and cools down quickly, leading to extreme coastal climates.

• Water's high specific heat capacity means it heats up and cools down slowly, leading to moderate coastal climates.

• Water's low specific heat capacity means it has no effect on coastal climates.

• Water's low specific heat capacity means it heats up and cools down slowly, leading to moderate coastal climates.

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Evaluate the impact of surface ocean currents on regional climates.

• Surface ocean currents have no impact on regional climates.

• Surface ocean currents can warm or cool the air above them, influencing regional climates.

• Surface ocean currents only cool the air above them.

• Surface ocean currents only warm the air above them.

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What happens to the energy during the freezing of water?

• Energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

• Energy is released to the surroundings.

• No energy transfer occurs.

• Energy is converted into mass.

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