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

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Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once.
Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once.

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

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

Answer 1

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance. This process of absorbing and releasing thermal energy helps to regulate global climates by transporting warm and cold water around the world through ocean currents. Cold currents originating near the poles can cool down nearby regions, while warm currents can raise temperatures in the areas they flow through. This redistribution of thermal energy plays a significant role in shaping local and global climates.