The Earth's oceans are generally warmer near the equator and cooler near the poles. Currents in the water near the surface circulate the water. Some of these currents are shown in the image below. Warm currents are shown in red. Cool currents are shown in blue.

Which of the following best describes what the pictured currents do?
A.
carry cool water toward the poles
B.
carry warm water away from the poles
C.
carry warm water away from the equator
D.
carry warm water toward the equator