CIPS Exam L3M5 Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 1

As the Earth's atmosphere warms, greenhouse gases (GHGs) prevent escape of the heat from the Earth. The heat is absorbed primarily by the Earth's:

AForests

BOceans

CGlaciers

DMountains

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Suggested Answer: B

The Earth's oceans absorb most of the heat which is retained.

by Cristy at Mar 21, 2024, 06:08 AM

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Rodolfo

6 months ago

I don't think it's D) Mountains. They don't have as much surface area to absorb heat compared to oceans.

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Thomasena

6 months ago

I'm not sure. Maybe it could also be A) Forests because they play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide.

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Hana

6 months ago

I agree with Nina. Oceans have the ability to absorb and store a lot of heat.

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Nina

6 months ago

I think the answer is B) Oceans because they cover a large part of the Earth's surface.

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Pura

6 months ago

Forests do help absorb carbon dioxide, but in terms of heat absorption, oceans are more significant.

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Darrel

7 months ago

But what about forests? Don't they also play a role in absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas?

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Gerald

7 months ago

I agree with that. Oceans can absorb a lot of heat and are a major factor in regulating the Earth's temperature.

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Vince

7 months ago

I think the answer is B) Oceans, because they cover a large portion of the Earth's surface.

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