When Water Evaporates from the Ocean Surface

question 4

Multiple Choice

When water evaporates from the ocean surface:

• A) energy is transferred from the atmosphere to the remaining liquid.
• B) sea surface temperature increases.
• C) sea surface salinity decreases.
• D) the remaining water is cooled.
• E) the remaining water is warmed.

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