Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?

Question

There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator.

The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water

The equator receives more and intense sunlight warming the water

Heat rises from the southern pole, and is in the middle of the globe

Answer 1

The main reason warm ocean currents begin at the equator is because the equator receives more direct and intense sunlight compared to other parts of the globe. As a result, the water at the equator is warmer and this warm water then moves away from the equator towards higher latitudes, creating warm ocean currents. This process is also influenced by the Earth's rotation and wind patterns.