Why does the ocean not boil or freeze solid in different regions of the world?
A) The latent heat of fusion and vaporization balance the heat energy inputs and outputs.
B) Heat is able to be transferred to water vapor.
C) Heat is transported by oceanic and atmospheric circulation.
D) The thermal inertia of water is low in certain regions.

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Heat is transferred from the tropics to the poles via ocean and atmospheric currents. This allows the ocean to remain in liquid state, not boiling or freezing at various regions. Information can be found in the section Surface Water Moderates Global Temperature.

Why Does the Ocean Not Boil or Freeze Solid in Different