Question

Which statement correctly describes how oceans in this area provide ideal conditions for rainfall?

A. Ocean water evaporates and the warm, moist air rises higher into the atmosphere.
B. Ocean water evaporates near the Equator, but travels to Earth's poles before
condensing
C.
Strong ocean currents cool down the water, causing an increase in evaporation
D. Strong winds at the surface of the ocean create large waves, causing a decrease in
evaporation

Answer 1

Answer: A) Ocean water evaporates and the warm, moist air rises higher into the atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Equator receives the most direct sunlight on Earth. This makes the water near the Equator, and air above the water, typically warmer than surrounding areas. This warm, moist, less-dense air rises, and then cools as it travels through denser, colder layers. This constant cycle of evaporation and condensation creates an abundance of rain.

So, oceans near the Equator provide ideal conditions for rainfall because ocean water evaporates and the warm, moist air rises higher into the atmosphere.