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What would be the effect of the uneven distribution of the Sun’s energy on Earth?

The equator and the poles would both be cool.
The equator and the poles would both be warm.
The equator would be warmer than the poles.
The equator would be cooler than the poles.

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The equator would be warmer than the poles.

Explanation: Sunlight strikes the equator more directly (higher solar intensity per unit area) while it arrives at a slant near the poles (spread over a larger area and traveling through more atmosphere), so the equator receives more heat overall.