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Using SST values, how is heat moved from the equatorial region to the north Atlantic Ocean? a.Gulf Stream current b.Equatorial current c.El Nino d.Kuroshio current

Using SST values, how is heat moved from the equatorial region to the north Atlantic Ocean? a.Gulf Stream current b.Equatorial current c.El Nino d.Kuroshio current

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Using SST values, how is heat moved from the equatorial region to the north Atlantic Ocean?

a.Gulf Stream current
b.Equatorial current
c.El Nino
d.Kuroshio current

Relatively warm tropical ocean water is the source of the latent heat energy that sustains hurricanes and tropical storms. Examine Figures 4B-2 and 4B-3. Which areas are best suited for the storms to form?

a.Equatorial Atlantic Ocean in February.
b.Equatorial Atlantic Ocean in August.
c.North Atlantic Ocean in February.
d.North Atlantic Ocean in August.

### World Ocean Atlas Climatology #### Decadal Average: 1955 - 2017 **Contour Interval: 2** These images provide a visual representation of the decadal average sea surface temperatures on a global scale. The data presented is taken from the World Ocean Atlas 2018. --- #### Figure 4B-2: February Mean Sea-Surface Temperatures in °C (Source: *World Ocean Atlas 2018*) **Graph Details:** - **Map Overview:** The maps illustrate sea surface temperatures around the world. - **Color Range:** - **Blue Shades (0-6°C):** Represent colder sea temperatures, typically found in polar and temperate regions. - **Green to Yellow Shades (6-18°C):** Represent moderate sea temperatures. - **Orange to Red Shades (18-30°C):** Represent warmer sea temperatures, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. - **Geographical Spread:** - **0° Latitude (Equator):** Predominantly warm temperatures (red shades). - **30°N/S Latitude:** Transition zones with moderate temperatures (yellow-green shades). - **60°N/S Latitude:** Cooler regions (blue shades). These visualizations enable us to understand the distribution and variability of sea surface temperatures across different latitudes and longitudes, highlighting the impact of geographical features and ocean currents on climate.
Transcribed Image Text:### World Ocean Atlas Climatology #### Decadal Average: 1955 - 2017 **Contour Interval: 2** These images provide a visual representation of the decadal average sea surface temperatures on a global scale. The data presented is taken from the World Ocean Atlas 2018. --- #### Figure 4B-2: February Mean Sea-Surface Temperatures in °C (Source: *World Ocean Atlas 2018*) **Graph Details:** - **Map Overview:** The maps illustrate sea surface temperatures around the world. - **Color Range:** - **Blue Shades (0-6°C):** Represent colder sea temperatures, typically found in polar and temperate regions. - **Green to Yellow Shades (6-18°C):** Represent moderate sea temperatures. - **Orange to Red Shades (18-30°C):** Represent warmer sea temperatures, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. - **Geographical Spread:** - **0° Latitude (Equator):** Predominantly warm temperatures (red shades). - **30°N/S Latitude:** Transition zones with moderate temperatures (yellow-green shades). - **60°N/S Latitude:** Cooler regions (blue shades). These visualizations enable us to understand the distribution and variability of sea surface temperatures across different latitudes and longitudes, highlighting the impact of geographical features and ocean currents on climate.
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