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  • Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
    The equator is warmer than the poles because it receives more direct sunlight throughout the year. The sun's rays hit the equator at a more direct angle, concentrating the energy over a smaller area, whereas at the poles, the sunlight is spread over a larger area due to the Earth's curvature.
  • What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as temperature increases?
    As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object also increases. This means the particles move faster, resulting in a higher temperature.
  • Why does a coastal area have less variation in temperature than a non-coastal area?
    Coastal areas have less variation in temperature due to the moderating influence of the ocean. Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb and release heat slowly, which helps to stabilize the temperature of nearby land.
  • Why is it warmer at the equator than at the poles?
    It is warmer at the equator than at the poles because the equator receives more direct sunlight year-round, while the poles receive sunlight at a more oblique angle, spreading the energy over a larger area.
  • Why is it warmer at the equator than the poles?
    The equator is warmer than the poles because it receives more direct sunlight, which is concentrated over a smaller area, leading to higher temperatures compared to the poles where sunlight is more diffused.
  • Why is it warmer near the equator than near the poles?
    It is warmer near the equator than near the poles because the equator receives sunlight more directly, resulting in more concentrated solar energy and higher temperatures.
  • Why is it warmer at the equator?
    It is warmer at the equator because it receives direct sunlight throughout the year, concentrating solar energy over a smaller area compared to higher latitudes.
  • Which region on Earth receives the most solar radiation per unit area over a year?
    The equatorial region receives the most solar radiation per unit area over a year due to the direct angle of sunlight.
  • How does altitude affect temperature in different latitudes?
    As altitude increases, temperature generally decreases regardless of latitude. This is because the atmosphere becomes thinner at higher altitudes, leading to less heat retention.
  • Why is the equator hotter than the poles?
    The equator is hotter than the poles because it receives more direct sunlight, which is concentrated over a smaller area, resulting in higher temperatures.
  • Why are temperatures hotter in locations near the equator?
    Temperatures are hotter in locations near the equator because these areas receive more direct sunlight, leading to more concentrated solar energy and higher temperatures.