which explains how ocean currents affect global climates?

Question

a. Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance.
b. Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it all at once.
c. Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it over time and distance.

Answer 1

The correct explanation is option a. Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance. Ocean currents play a significant role in redistributing heat around the planet. Warm ocean currents transport heat from the equator towards the poles, while cold ocean currents carry cold water from the poles towards the equator. This process helps regulate global climates by influencing the temperature and precipitation patterns in different regions.