Earth Is Generally Hotter at the Equator Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

Earth is generally hotter at the equator because:

• A)the sun shines over the equator evenly through the year, rather than seasonally.
• B)Earth's rotation on a tilted axis increases seasonality.
• C)the natural oval shape of Earth places the equator nearer the sun than the poles.
• D)the Earth receives the most direct sunlight over the course of the year at the equator.
• E)Earth's rotation on a tilted axis creates an atmospheric drag at the equator, warming the air.

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