Brainliest to the best answer. The sun's energy is responsible for the heating of ocean water molecules. How does thermal energy affect the movement of water molecules?

A) Thermal energy does not affect the movement of ocean water molecules.
B) Water molecules that have more thermal energy will sink, while water molecules that have less thermal energy will rise.
C) Water molecules that have more thermal energy will rise, while water molecules that have less thermal energy will sink.
D) Thermal energy causes ocean water molecules to move chaotically.

The heat source for our planet is the sun. Energy from the sun is transferred through space and through the earth's atmosphere to the earth's surface.

Explanation:

Explanation:

When water at the ocean's surface is heated by the Sun it gains energy. With enough energy, the molecules of liquid water change into water vapor and move into the air. This process is called evaporation.

the atomic number will stay the same no matter how many electrons it has, so it doesn’t decrease nor increase. it’ll only change with a different number of protons

aquifers are bounded above and below by impermeable rock. the driving force of groundwater movement in confined aquifers is pressure, rather than gravity.