Question

Which of the following are true of the transfer of thermal energy in the oceans? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in deep ocean currents.

Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.

Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.

Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.
Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the poles.

Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.
Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the equator.

Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.
Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.

Answer 1

Correct choices (three):

- Energy is radiated more than absorbed near the poles.
- Energy is absorbed more than radiated near the equator.
- Energy is carried from the equator to poles in surface currents.

Explanation: The equator receives more incoming solar energy than it loses (net gain), the poles lose more energy than they receive (net loss), and much of the required poleward heat transport is accomplished by surface currents (e.g., Gulf Stream). Deep currents mainly carry cold, dense water equatorward as part of the global thermohaline conveyor.