Question

question 2 (1 point)
why does ocean temperature change little from day to night?
marine ice caps keep ocean water from heating up too much
lesser cloudiness over the oceans allows them to soak up more solar energy than land
salts in ocean water absorb sunlight during the day and release it at night
stronger, more consistent winds over the ocean distribute heat evenly
high heat capacity allows water to gain and release heat without much change in temperature

Explanation:

Water has a high heat - capacity. It can absorb a large amount of heat during the day and release it at night with only a small change in temperature. Marine ice caps are not the main factor for daily temperature stability. Lesser cloudiness doesn't explain the small temperature change well. Salts in water don't have a significant heat - absorption and release cycle for daily temperature changes. Wind distribution is not the primary reason for the small day - night temperature change.

Answer:

High heat capacity allows water to gain and release heat without much change in temperature