How is thermal energy transferred from Earth's core? A. Through the absorption of water heated by the sun
B. Through convection that takes place in the atmosphere
C. Through conduction from magma to water and rocks
D. Through the sun's radiation that heats the ground

The ocean and atmosphere are connected. They work together to move heat and fresh water across the globe. Wind-driven and ocean-current circulations move warm water toward the poles and colder water toward the equator. The ocean can store much more heat than the land surfaces on the Earth. The majority of the thermal energy at the Earth’s surface is stored in the ocean. Thus, the absorption and movement of energy on the Earth is related to the ocean-atmosphere system. the answer is B.