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What causes ocean water to be warmer at the equator than farther north?

a. Sunlight hits directly so the warmth is more concentrated
B. Cold water currents move from the poles to the equator
C. Seasonal winds push warm water away from the coasts
D. Sunlight hits at an angle so the warmth is spread over a wider area

The answer is A. Sunlight hits directly so the warmth is more concentrated (Apex)

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Answer:

A

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The answer is A. The sun hits it directly sort of like how where I live at noon is the warmest for that reason.

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