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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.