Multiple Choice
How does the absorption of light provide heat energy in the ocean?
A) The addition of light increases the heat capacity of molecules.
B) The light makes water molecules vibrate and then the electromagnetic energy is converted to heat energy.
C) The light energy is absorbed by photosynthetic organisms which convert it to heat energy.
D) Tiny suspended particles absorb heat and transfer it to the ocean.
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