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Earth and the atmosphere. The rays of the sun at point A travel a long distance and cover a large area near the Arctic Circle. The rays of the sun at point B travel a short distance and cover a small area near the equator.
Which statement describes how the angle of insolation affects different areas of Earth?
The area near the pole absorbs more heat.
The area near the equator receives less heat.
The area near the equator is warmer than the area near the pole.
The area near the pole receives more direct sunrays than the area near the equator.
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The area near the equator is warmer than the area near the pole.
Explanation: Sunlight strikes the equator more directly (steeper angle), so energy is concentrated on a smaller area and passes through less atmosphere, producing more heating. Near the poles the sun's rays arrive at a low angle, spreading the same energy over a larger area and passing through more atmosphere, so they deliver less heat.
Explanation: Sunlight strikes the equator more directly (steeper angle), so energy is concentrated on a smaller area and passes through less atmosphere, producing more heating. Near the poles the sun's rays arrive at a low angle, spreading the same energy over a larger area and passing through more atmosphere, so they deliver less heat.
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