Question

Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator? Responses The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. - no response given The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. - no response given There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. - no response given Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe.

Answer 1

The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water.