Why are the differences so large near the poles?

Gerald asked Feb 1, 2023

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Why are the
differences so large near the poles?

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Answer:

Sunlight hits a smaller surface area at the Equator so heats up quickly compared to the poles. Explanation:

Tanika answered Feb 5, 2023

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