Water cycles from the atmosphere into the hydrosphere through precipitation. Water cycles from the hydrosphere back to the atmosphere through evaporation.

Which of the following is one way that these patterns can affect climate?
A.
Areas located near a large body of water typically receive more precipitation than areas that are not located near water.
B.
Areas that are located near fault lines typically have more earthquakes than areas that are not located near fault lines.
C.
Areas located near the equator are typically warmer than areas that are not located near the equator.
D.
Areas that have high latitudes are typically colder than areas that have lower latitudes.