How does the oceanic reservoir store heat?

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How does the oceanic reservoir store heat?

According to the America Chemical Society, water in liquid form has a high heat capacity. The oceans absorb the majority of the incoming solar energy. As the water warms, the volume of heated water expands. A larger area of heated water takes longer to cool down.

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According to the America Chemical Society, water in liquid form has a high heat capacity. The oceans absorb the majority of the incoming solar energy. As the water warms, the volume of heated water expands. A larger area of heated water takes longer to cool down.

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