Question

Which explains how ocean currents affect global climates?(1 point)

Responses

Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it all at once.
Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it all at once.

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

Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once.
Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it all at once.

Water absorbs little thermal energy and releases it over time and distance.

Answer 1

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Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance. This process helps to transfer heat around the globe, impacting temperatures and climate patterns in different regions. Ocean currents play a key role in distributing heat across the Earth's surface, influencing weather patterns and overall climate conditions.