Warm oceanic pools form in areas of
A) rising, unstable air where much latent heat is released.
B) descending, stable air where much latent heat is released.
C) warm water is forced to the surface due to upwelling.
D) thermoclines near the surface when the sun is closer to the earth.
A) rising, unstable air where much latent heat is released.
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