Asked by caleb
The Amazon Basin is located near the Equator. The climate is hot and humid and it consistently receives high amounts of direct sunlight. What is the MAIN reason it is hot and humid?
altitude
albedo
latitude
wind belts
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Latitude. Being near the Equator gives the Amazon very high, near-vertical solar insolation year‑round, producing warm temperatures that increase evaporation and convection — hence the hot, humid climate. Altitude, albedo, and wind belts play smaller/secondary roles.
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