Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator? Responses The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. The volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water. - no response given The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight, warming the water. - no response given There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. There is a concentration of magma rising at the equator. - no response given Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the globe.
