Why does ocean water near the equator warmer than the ocean water from the equator

The water is warmer near the equator because the equator is closer to the sun. The suns rays will hit the water at a closer distance.

sorry i was late, but i don't know what assignment your talking about, i'm in flvs as well, im in earth space science. but u are behind pace bc every class should be in the 3's or 4'

they are all solids.