- The equator receives the most amount of direct sunlight throughout the year
- The poles receives the least amount of direct sunlight throughout the year
- Therefore, the equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles on earth

- The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles on earth
- There is ocean found at the equator and the poles area
- Hence, the ocean at the equator will receive more direct sunlight than the ocean at the poles

- The ocean at the equator will receive more direct sunlight than the ocean at the poles
- If something receives sunlight, it will absorb the sunlight
- Therefore, the ocean at the equator will abosrb more direct sunlight than the ocean at the poles

So, the ocean at the equator will abosrb more direct sunlight than the ocean at the poles
Question
The ocean water near the equator absorbs more heat throughout the year than ocean water near the North Pole. Which of the following best explains this difference?

Context
- The equator receives the most amount of direct sunlight throughout the year 
- If something receives sunlight, it will absorb the sunlight 
- There is ocean found at the equator and the poles area 
- The poles receives the least amount of direct sunlight throughout the year