Question

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

Responses

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

Answer 1

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The correct explanation is: Water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it over time and distance. Ocean currents transport heat from the equator towards the poles, helping to regulate global climate by distributing warmth and cold over different regions.