Question

The diagram shows the Sun's rays lighting Earth's surface.



Which area of Earth is receiving the most heat from the Sun's rays?

the South Pole


the North Pole


south of the equator


north of the equator

Answer 1

The area of Earth receiving the most heat from the Sun's rays is generally **north of the equator**. This is due to the angle at which the Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface; they are more direct and concentrated in regions closer to the equator. During certain times of the year, areas north of the equator can receive more direct sunlight compared to regions to the south, especially in the summer months for the northern hemisphere.