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Which statement best describes the relationship between the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth and the resulting intensity of light and temperature?

a. When light hits Earth at a 90-degree angle, the intensity of the light is high resulting in cooler temperatures.
b. When light hits Earth at a 137-degree angle, the intensity of the light is high resulting in cooler temperatures.
c. When light hits Earth at a 90-degree angle, the intensity of the light is high resulting in warmer temperatures.
d. When light hits Earth at a 137-degree angle, the intensity of the light is low resulting in warmer temperatures.

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C. When light hits Earth at a 90-degree angle, the intensity of the light is high resulting in warmer temperatures.
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Answer:

c. When light hits Earth at a 90-degree angle, the intensity of the light is high resulting in warmer temperatures.

Explanation: If sun rays strike Earth's surface near the equator, the radiation coming from the sun rays is more direct (Nearly 90-degrees), meaning the heat from the sun rays is concentrated over a small surface area resulting in warmer temperatures.

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