Winds generally flow away from the equator and toward the poles. What transfer does this flow of wind cause?

Question

A.
a water transfer, with water moving from the ocean to the atmosphere
B.
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator
C.
a water transfer, with water moving from the atmosphere to the ocean
D.
an energy transfer, with heat energy moving toward the equator

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. an energy transfer, with heat energy moving away from the equator.

Winds that move from the equator toward the poles help distribute heat energy from the warmer equatorial regions to the cooler polar regions, facilitating energy balance in the Earth's climate system.