The main reason why Earth is warmer at the equator than at the North and South Poles are thats where the sunlight shines at a lot of times. The sunlight never really shines directly at the North and South Poles like it does with the equator.
D) all of the above
it is mostly A tho, but im pretty sure there are tourists that go there and that melting water is used for hydro-power too.
So D is your best choice
hope this helps
Earthquakes and Hurricanes!!! idk if i need to expalin it's self-explanatory(:
C The coast with lake victoria.