Question

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

Explanation:

• Heat transfer occurs until thermal equilibrium (same temperature) is reached.
• Oceans have higher heat capacity than the atmosphere, so temperature changes in the ocean require more energy.
• Stopping anthropogenic greenhouse forcing won't immediately stop climate change effects due to system inertia.
• Anthropogenic greenhouse forcing does affect the global energy budget.

Answer:

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