Question

ocean circulation is the large - scale movement of water in the ocean. it involves the transport of heat through convection, which is the movement of heat through liquids and gases. which statement describes how convection moves heat in the ocean during non - el niño (normal) years? convection moves heat toward the west. convection moves heat toward the east. convection moves heat toward the north. convection moves heat toward the south.

Explanation:

During non - El Niño (normal) years, trade winds blow from east to west in the tropical Pacific. These winds push warm surface water westward. Convection is part of this process where the movement of water (a liquid) transports heat. The trade winds drive the ocean circulation pattern that moves the warm (heated) water (and thus the heat it contains) towards the west.

Answer:

Convection moves heat toward the west.