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Where does the greatest amount of solar energy reach the surface of the ocean?
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∙ 12y ago
Equator.
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∙ 12y ago
The greatest amount of solar energy reaches the surface of the ocean near the equator. This is because the sun's rays are more direct at the equator, resulting in higher solar intensity. Additionally, the equatorial regions generally experience less cloud cover, allowing more sunlight to reach the surface of the ocean.
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