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Why is
ocean water near the equator is warmer than ocean water far from the equator

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Incoming solar radiation is almost double at the equator then at the poles, causing the water closer to the equator to be warmer. The heat difference also causes the oceans to swirl so the water that is around the equator will eventually end up at the poles and keep circulating around.
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Answer:

The sun's rays strike the water at an angle at the poles.

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