What fact does ocean thermal energy conversion take advantage of?
A)The sun warms surface water but deep water is often much cooler.
B)Waste heat can be stored in the ocean.
C)Carbon dioxide can be treated by the warm water in the ocean and removed from the atmosphere.
D)Ocean water has a higher salinity and therefore it is converted into steam at a higher temperature.
E)none of the above

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Ocean thermal energy conversion takes advantage of the fact that the sun warms surface water, creating a temperature difference between the warm surface water and the cooler deep water. This temperature difference can be used to generate electricity through the use of a heat engine.

What Fact Does Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Take Advantage Of