Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?(1 point)

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Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?(1 point)

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The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water.
The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water.

There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator.
There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator.

Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe.
Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe.

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

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Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
18 days ago

The correct response is:

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

This is why warm ocean currents begin at the equator. The concentration of solar energy at the equator leads to warmer ocean water, which then contributes to the formation of warm currents.