During a specific time of the year, the angle of the sun's rays at location C is smaller than the angle of the sun's rays at location D. Which location experiences cooler temperatures at that time?

Question

Location C, because the smaller angle means the sunlight is spread out over larger area
Location D, because the larger angle means the sunlight is spread out over larger area
Location C, because Earth is tilted from the sun at this time
Location D, because Earth is tilted towards the sun at this time

Answer 1

Location C experiences cooler temperatures at that time because the smaller angle means the sunlight is spread out over a larger area. When the sun's rays hit the Earth at a smaller angle, they cover more surface area and are less concentrated, leading to cooler temperatures. In contrast, a larger angle causes sunlight to be more concentrated over a smaller area, leading to warmer temperatures. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Location C, because the smaller angle means the sunlight is spread out over a larger area.