Why Is It Hotter at the Equator Than at the Poles?

by: William R. Veal and Robert A. Cohen

For locations close to the equator, the Sun can get close to directly overhead. For locations close to the poles, the Sun never gets far above the horizon. For some days of the year, the Sun never gets above the horizon at all. So, why is there a difference in how high the Sun gets? And, how does the temperature depend on how high the Sun gets? You will explore these relationships in this Activity.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/20/2011Stock # PB298X4_6a

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