The diagram shows a swinging pendulum. A pendulum hanging from a bar is shown in 3 positions. 1 is swung to the right, 1 to the left, and 1 in the middle. Solid lines connect the bob to he support in the right and left positions. A dotted line connects the bob to the support in the center position. Dotted lines connect right, left, and center along the arc of the pendulum swing.

Which statement best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water? areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight. areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they have the least change in temperature throughout the year. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because their days are the longest. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because they have the longest seasons.