Why is the equator region the hottest part of Earth’s surface?(1 point)

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The sun shines directly on the equator region.
The sun shines directly on the equator region.

The equator region has the widest diameter.
The equator region has the widest diameter.

The equator region is closest to the sun.
The equator region is closest to the sun.

The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.

Answer 1

The equator region is closest to the sun.