Question 10 • **MFISD ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS B 22-23 CR
Ocean circulation is the large-scale movement of water in the ocean. It involves the transport of heat through convection, which is the movement of heat through liquids and gases.Which statement describes how convection moves heat in the ocean during non-El Niño (normal) years?
Answer
A
Convection moves heat toward the west.
B
Convection moves heat toward the east.
C
Convection moves heat toward the north.
D
Convection moves heat toward the south.
Explanation
During normal years, trade winds push warm surface water across the Pacific toward the west. This carries heat westward, while cooler water rises near the eastern Pacific. Therefore, convection moves heat toward the west.
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