Which explains how ocean currents affect global climates? (1 point)

Question

Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it over time and distance

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it all at once

Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once

Answer 1

The correct explanation of how ocean currents affect global climates is:

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance.

This property of water helps regulate temperatures in different parts of the world, as warm water from equatorial regions can be transported to cooler areas, influencing climate patterns.