Latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere

Latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere from the equator to 38 degrees north experience an energy surplus from the sun during the year.  What happens to this surplus energy?

aIt is absorbed by the oceans and stored deep in trenches.
bIt works its way out through the atmosphere, back to space.
cIt is drawn poleward toward northern areas that have energy deficits.
dIt is drawn into the ground where it can power hot springs.