Question

Compare a cup of hot coffee with the Pacific Ocean. Which statement about thermal energy and temperature is correct?
Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a higher temperature.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a lower temperature.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a higher temperature
Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a lower temperature.

Answer 1

The answer is D

The body of water contains more molecules; more molecules, more kinetic energy, which creates thermal energy. 

The molecules are moving faster is the coffee, so the temperature is higher.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Answer Is (D.)

Explanation: