Question

What causes ocean water around the equator to be warmer then the ocean water farther south of the equator

A. Gyres in the northern hemisphere flow clockwise.
B. Upwellings spew warm water toward the equator.
C. The sun heats earth and it’s oceans unevenly.
D. Deep sea vents pump stream into oceans unevenly.

Answer 1

C. The sun heats earth and it’s oceans unevenly.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option C. "The sun heats earth and it’s oceans unevenly".

Explanation:

Ocean water is warmer around the equator than the currents that come farther south of the equator. This phenomenon happens because the sun heats earth and its oceans unevenly since the amount of energy that reaches the Earth is a function of latitude. The equator has a 0 degree latitude, and is at this point at which the Earth receives more heat from the Sun