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What evidence have you discovered to explain how the curve of Earth’s surface affects temperatures on Earth?

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Because the earth is round, the polar regions are like tilting the flashlight to a 45° angle: the same amount of solar radiation is spread over a larger area and temperatures are cooler. The tilt of the earth also affects the angle of the sun's rays and causes the seasons in temperate regions.

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