The ocean temperature rarely rises above 31 degrees C (88 degrees
A) positive; evaporation
B) positive; ocean currents
C) negative; evaporation
D) negative; ocean currents
E) because of ________ feedback caused by ________.

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The ocean temperature rarely rises above 31 degrees C due to negative feedback caused by evaporation. As the temperature rises, evaporation increases, which cools the surface and prevents further temperature rise.

The Ocean Temperature Rarely Rises Above 31 Degrees C (88