Which explains how ocean currents affect global climate

Water absorbs little thermal energy and release it over time and distance

Water absorbs and lot of thermal energy and release it all at once

Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and release it over time and distance

The correct explanation is: Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance. Ocean currents transport heat from one region to another, redistributing thermal energy across the globe and influencing global climate patterns. This helps regulate temperatures in different areas and can impact weather patterns as well.