Question

the surface temperature of the sea water decrease from the equatorial areas towards the
-poles. (give reason)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Usually, the temperature of ocean water decreases from the equator to the polar regions. Thus, the average surface temperature of ocean water in the equatorial region is 27°-28°C; at latitude 44°-55°, the temperature is 10°-13°C; at latitude 60°, it is 0°C; and it is below the freezing point in the polar areas.

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