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Why do areas near the equator have warmer climates than areas near the poles

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Why is it hot at the Equator and cold at the poles? Sunlight hits the Earth most directly at the Equator. The curve of the Earth means that sunlight is spread over a wider area the further you move from the Equator. Sunlight hits a smaller surface area at the Equator so heats up quickly compared to the poles.

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