The thermal equator
A) corresponds with the geographic equator.
B) trends into the interior of landmasses.
C) is highest over ocean basins.
D) remains in the same location throughout the year.

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The thermal equator is a belt that encircles the earth, which marks the area of the highest annual average temperature. It trends into the interior of landmasses, which leads to higher temperatures over the continents than over the oceans. It does not correspond with the geographic equator, as it deviates from the equator based on the distribution of land and ocean. It also shifts seasonally, following the path of the sun.

The Thermal Equator