how does water heat earth?
a. water traps heat and holds it deep inside the ocean
b. water transports nutrients and waste
c. water carries heat from the equator towards the poles
d. water from rainfall on land starts in the ocean

i believe the answer in a: water traps heat and holds it deep inside the ocean. hope this helps.

Option (C)

Explanation:

The water plays a very significant role in heating and controlling the earth's temperature. The equatorial region receives a maximum amount of sunlight and absorbs maximum amount of heat energy in this region. This results in the heating of the equatorial water. These hot water are then carried from the equatorial areas to the poles, and in return, the cold water moves from the poles to the equator. This entire process takes place due to several factors such as wind, water density, rotation of the earth, and Coriolis force. This entire circulation of ocean water helps in controlling the global climatic condition as it directly interacts with the atmosphere.

This is how ocean water heats the earth and the atmosphere.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

above statement is not a true statement about the open ocean because the open ocean has low levels of nutrients. most of the photosynthetic activity on earth occurs in the open ocean within the photic zone. organisms in the deep ocean are exposed to frigid temperatures and total darkness but it does not begin at the low-tide mark.