The movement of energy from the tropics toward the pole is accomplished principally by all of the following except

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The primary mechanisms for the movement of energy from the tropics toward the poles include the movement of water vapor, ocean currents, and air masses. Seasonal changes, while they do affect temperature and weather patterns globally, are not a principal method of energy transfer in the manner that the movement of water vapor, ocean currents, and air masses are. These mechanisms directly transport heat energy, whereas seasonal changes are a result of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun, influencing the distribution of sunlight and temperature variations over the course of a year rather than directly moving energy.

The Movement of Energy from the Tropics Toward the Pole