Question
What is the main reason some parts of Earth are heated more than other parts?
-The sun's rays strike parts near the equator more directly than parts near the poles
-Parts that have more snow reflect sunlight more than parts without snow
-Parts near the poles are farther from the sun than parts near the equator are
-Some parts experience more cloudy weather than other parts do
-The sun's rays strike parts near the equator more directly than parts near the poles
-Parts that have more snow reflect sunlight more than parts without snow
-Parts near the poles are farther from the sun than parts near the equator are
-Some parts experience more cloudy weather than other parts do
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The main reason some parts of Earth are heated more than others is **the sun's rays strike parts near the equator more directly than parts near the poles**. This direct sunlight at the equator results in higher temperatures, while the sunlight strikes the poles at a shallower angle, spreading the energy over a larger area and leading to cooler temperatures.