Question

3. Why are the Tropics much hotter than the Temperate and Polar regions? *

A. The Tropics are located near the equator and get more direct sunlight
B. The Polar regions are located near the North and South poles and get more direct
sunlight
C. The Tropics, the Temperate regions, and the Polar regions all get the same amount
of sunlight and are the same temperature
D. The Sun's light doesn't affect the Earth's temperature

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Ultimately, the temperature in an area depends on the amount of the Sun's energy reaching the surface in that area. The amount of solar energy in a given area is greater at the equator than in an equal area at the poles, which is why the equator temperature is warmer than the polar temperatures