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Which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than the North Pole?

1.The equator has a larger area than the North Pole.
2.The equator is closer to the Sun than the North Pole
3.The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.
4.The equator has more hours of daylight per year than the North Pole.

User Gowthaman M
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Answer:

3. The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equator is the longest latitude at 0°.

The equator isn't influenced any change when the earth revolves around the sun cause winter and summer.

That's why equator is warmer than north and south pole.

I hope you understood

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