Multiple Choice
Based on the thermal image of the Gulf Stream (the inset box below) ,what would you conclude about the effects of ocean currents on the heat and temperature variations between equatorial regions and the poles?
A) Ocean currents move colder water parallel to the equator.
B) Ocean currents move colder water toward equatorial seas.
C) Ocean currents move warmer water toward polar regions.
D) Both b and c are correct.
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