Regions at different latitudes around the world receive different amounts of solar radiation. Polar regions receive the least amount of solar radiation, while the equator receives the most. How does this most likely affect the global climate?

Question

A.
Polar regions experience colder climates.
B.
The global climate is mostly warm.
C.
Equatorial regions experience colder climates.
D.
The global climate is mostly cold.

Answer 1

The most accurate answer is:

A. Polar regions experience colder climates.

This is because the amount of solar radiation received decreases with increasing latitude, resulting in colder temperatures in polar regions compared to equatorial regions, which receive the most solar radiation and are generally warmer.