Question

question 8 of 25 what causes ocean water around the equator to be warmer than ocean water farther south of the equator? a. gyres in the northern hemisphere flow clockwise. b. deep - sea vents pump steam into oceans unevenly. c. the sun heats earth and its oceans unevenly. d. upwellings spew warm water toward the equator.

Explanation:

The sun's rays hit the equator more directly, heating the Earth and its oceans more in this region compared to areas farther south. This uneven heating is the main reason for the temperature difference. Gyres, deep - sea vents, and upwellings are not the main causes for this temperature disparity.

Answer:

C. The sun heats Earth and its oceans unevenly.