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