Ocean waves move more easily than continental rock. The oceans contain a wider variety of organisms than the continents. The oceans store and transfer more heat than the continents. Ocean water contains more salt than most continental lake water.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which of these best explains why the oceans have a great impact on the weather over the continents?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Ocean waves move more easily than continental rock.
- The oceans contain a wider variety of organisms than the continents.
- The oceans store and transfer more heat than the continents.
- Ocean water contains more salt than most continental lake water.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The oceans store and transfer more heat than the continents.