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Why is the earth generally hotter at the equator?
The natural curve of the earth places the equator nearer the sun.
The sun's rays strike the earth at nearly a right angle at the equator.
The sun shines over the equator more hours in the day.
The earth bulges out at the equator, making it closer to the sun.
There are large oceans near the equator to absorb large amounts of heat.
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Why is the earth generally hotter at the equator?
The natural curve of the earth places the equator nearer the sun.
The sun's rays strike the earth at nearly a right angle at the equator.
The sun shines over the equator more hours in the day.
The earth bulges out at the equator, making it closer to the sun.
There are large oceans near the equator to absorb large amounts of heat.
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