Question
Why is the equator region the hottest part of Earth's surface? (1 point)
• The equator region is closest to the sun.
• The equator region has the widest diameter.
• The sun shines directly on the equator region.
• The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.
• The equator region is closest to the sun.
• The equator region has the widest diameter.
• The sun shines directly on the equator region.
• The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct reason is: **The sun shines directly on the equator region.**
This is because the equator receives sunlight at a more direct angle compared to other parts of the Earth, resulting in warmer temperatures.
This is because the equator receives sunlight at a more direct angle compared to other parts of the Earth, resulting in warmer temperatures.