Question

what causes ocean water near the equator to be warmer than ocean water farther north? a. upwellings spew warm water toward the equator. b. gyres in the northern hemisphere flow clockwise. c. the sun heats earth unevenly. d. deep-sea vents pump steam into the ocean's conveyor belt near the equator.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. You’re welcome

Answer 2

The structure and curvature of the Earth results in beams of sunlight glancing off the equator and reaching other areas of the Earth. This means that the areas at the equator receive more energy as sun's rays hit them directly.
Therefore, the answer is C.