Which mechanism causes global surface temperature redistribution by thermohaline circulation?

💡 Explanation

When thermohaline circulation operates, sensible heat is transferred because water masses of differing temperatures move from the equator, where they are heated, towards the poles, redistributing heat. Therefore sensible heat flux causes temperature changes, rather than latent heat, radiation, or tides, which have distinct roles in ocean heat balance.

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