Question

How are ocean currents related to the latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth?

• A. The ocean currents are not related to the latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth.
• B. The latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth is responsible for the formation of warm and cold ocean currents.
• C. The latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth causes the waves to mix with the ocean currents.
• D. The latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth is responsible for the naming of the currents.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The latitudinal distribution of sunlight on the Earth is responsible for the formation of warm and cold ocean currents.

The amount of heat received by the Earth from the Sun varies latitudinally. The equatorial region is warm and thus the currents generated here are warm currents, while the cold currents are generated near the poles as the region receives less significant amount of sunlight.