Here's a problem to solve: Hurricanes form over equatorial areas. This is because

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: solar heating is greatest near the equator.
 
- B: the Moon's plane of orbit is close to the equator.
 
- C: Earth's volcanic activity is clustered around the equator.
 
- D: the rate of rotation of Earth's surface is less at the equator.
 