What happens to the warm surface of water from the equator as it travels toward the poles? What impact does this movement have on the area? [Pg. No. 261]

Warm surface water from the equator moves towards the poles through warm ocean currents. As it travels, it gradually loses heat to the surrounding air and becomes cooler. This transfer of heat warms the nearby atmosphere and coastal areas. As a result, regions near these warm currents experience a milder climate, higher humidity and sometimes more rainfall. Thus, the movement of warm ocean water helps in redistributing heat on Earth and reduces extreme temperature differences between the equator and the poles.