Question

Which statement best explains the difference between water temperature at

the poles and water temperature at the equator?
O A. The water is denser and saltier near the equator, so it holds more
heat.
B. The sun's rays strike the water at an angle at the poles.
C. Deep sea vents pump steam into the conveyor belt near the
equator.
D. Due to Earth's rotation, gyres near the poles flow clockwise.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

At high latitudes, ocean waters receive less sunlight – the poles receive only 40 percent of the heat that the equator does. These variations in solar energy mean that the ocean surface can vary in temperature from a warm 30°C (86°F) in the tropics to a very cold -2°C (28°F) near the poles

Answer 2

B. The sun's rays strike the water at an angle at the poles.