Which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than at the north pole?

a. the equator has a larger area than the north pole
b. the equator is closer to the sun than the north pole
c. the equator receives more direct sunlight than the north pole.
d. the equator has more hours of daylight per year than the north pole.

Aball thrown by ginger is moving upward through the air. diagram a shows a box with a downward arrow. diagram b shows a box with an upward arrow. diagram c shows a box with a downward and upward arrow equal in size. diagram d shows a box with a downward and upward arrow with the downward arrow larger in size. which force diagram represents the forces on the ball? you may neglect the effects of air resistance.