Question

select the statement(s) that are true about changes in the global energy budget. stopping anthropogenic greenhouse forcing would immediately stop the effects of climate change. heat transfer equalizes when both substances are the same temperature. temperature changes in the ocean require more energy than the atmosphere. temperature changes in the ocean require less energy than the atmosphere. anthropogenic greenhouse forcing has no effect on the global energy budget.

Explanation:

• Stopping anthropogenic greenhouse forcing would not immediately stop climate - change effects as there are long - term feedbacks and heat already stored in the system.
• Heat transfer occurs from a hotter to a colder body and stops (equalizes) when the temperatures are the same.
• Water in the ocean has a high specific heat capacity, so temperature changes in the ocean require more energy than in the atmosphere. Anthropogenic greenhouse forcing has a significant impact on the global energy budget by trapping more heat.

Answer:

• Heat transfer equalizes when both substances are the same temperature.
• Temperature changes in the ocean require more energy than the atmosphere.