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which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than at the north pole?

AThe equator has a larger area than the North Pole
BThe equator is closer to the sun than the North pole
CThe equator receives more direct sunlight than the north pole.
DThe equator has more hours of daylight per year than the North Pole.

Verified Answer :

The sun is pointing more towards the equator than any other part of the Earth, so it would be C.

Answer:

C. The equator receives more direct sunlight than the north pole.

Explanation:

As we all know that earth is revolving around the sun. But the earth is also tilted at the angle of 23.5°, which means that the equator part of earth is facing sun directly while the north pole is tilted. As a result of this tilt, the north pole receives the rays of sun at certain angle which reduces the intensity and effect of sunlight. While the equator part, since it is facing the sun, receives sunlight at almost perpendicular. So, the absorption of heat by the earth's atmosphere and land is pretty much higher in equator as compared to north pole.

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