Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator? A. There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. B. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. C. The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. D. Heat ruses from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water.

The equator is exposed to more direct sunlight throughout the year compared to other parts of the Earth, which leads to higher temperatures in the water, thus contributing to the formation of warm ocean currents that can spread from this region.