Why Don't We See Pronounced Seasons at the Equator

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why don't we see pronounced seasons at the equator?

• A)The sun hits the equator more directly than any other latitude throughout the whole year.
• B)The amount of mass at the center of the Earth allows it to hold more heat and achieve constant temperature year-round.
• C)There is more water at the equator, and the heat held by the water keeps the temperature constant at the equator.
• D)There is more land at the equator; the heat it absorbs during the day heats the air at night, so temperature stays constant.

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