Task: Question Answering
Input (English): The ocean water near the equator absorbs more heat throughout the year than ocean water near the North Pole. Which of the following best explains this difference?  
 (A) The equator is closer to the Sun. (B) The equator has higher sea levels. (C) The equator receives more direct sunlight. (D) The equator rotates more quickly on Earth's axis.
Output (English): C