Question

Which is true of Earth’s poles? They receive more solar energy than the equator. They stay warmer than the equator. They receive less direct sunlight than the equator. They are physically closer to the sun.

Answer 1

less direct sunlight

Answer 2

Answer:

They receive less direct sunlight than the equator.

Explanation:

Earth rotates about its axis in one day and revolves about sun in one year. The axis is tilted to about 23.5 degrees from the vertical. Equator is physically closer to the Sun. Thus, it receives direct sunlight throughout the year.Higher latitudes receive less direct sunlight.  On the other hand, poles receive less direct sunlight and thus remain colder than the equatorial region. Earth has polar ice caps due to extremely low temperatures at poles.