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Why is the air so warm at the equator?

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Because the equator is rarely ever humid
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Because the equator is mostly covered with water
Because the equator receives direct sunlight
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Because the equator is closer to Earth's core

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Because the equator receives direct sunlight.

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Answer:

sunlight hits the Earth most directly at the Equator. The curve of the Earth means that sunlight is spread over a wider area the further you move from the Equator. Sunlight hits a smaller surface area at the Equator so heats up quickly compared to the poles.

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