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Temperatures at high latitudes are usually lower than temperatures near the equator because _____.

A. the Earth's surface is further from the sun
B. the solar energy must be spread over a larger area
C. oceans absorb the heat
D. they receive less energy from the sun

User Joehanna
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D, they receive less energy from the sun.

The sun isn't directly on it, just like if you shine a flashlight on a ball the top and bottom parts won't be as lit up. Hope this helps!
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D. they receive less energy from the sun.
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