What is the primary function of warm ocean currents in the Earth's global climate system?

They absorb excess heat from the atmosphere near the poles.

They transport thermal energy from equatorial regions toward the poles.

They increase the salinity of polar seas, preventing them from freezing.

They create high-pressure systems that block cold air from moving over land.

By what primary mechanism does a warm ocean current transfer heat to the air of a nearby coastal region?

Increased evaporation from the warm water cools the air.

The current releases stored thermal energy to the cooler air above it.

Friction from the fast-moving water generates heat in the atmosphere.

The current reflects a large amount of solar radiation toward the land.

Greater daily temperature swings

Colder average winter temperatures

The city is located in a rain shadow.

A nearby warm ocean current is present.

The region has very low atmospheric pressure.

The Earth's tilt is greater in that hemisphere.

City A's winters will be colder and snowier.

City B's winters will be milder and rainier.

Their winter climates will be identical.

City A's winters will be significantly milder.