Question

how do ocean currents affect temperature? check all that apply. they carry cold water from the poles to the equator and cool air over land. they flow north and then south below the equator. they flow south and then north above the equator. they move warm water from the equator to the poles and heat air over land. they move east to west and create prevailing winds. they move west to east and create seasonal winds.

Explanation:

• The first option describes how cold polar ocean currents transfer cold water toward the equator, which cools overlying air that then affects land temperatures.
• The fourth option describes how warm equatorial ocean currents move toward the poles, warming the air above them, which in turn warms nearby land areas.
• The other options either describe general current flow patterns not related to temperature effects or incorrect relationships between currents and winds.

Answer:

A. They carry cold water from the poles to the equator and cool air over land.
D. They move warm water from the equator to the poles and heat air over land.