Why are Earth's poles colder than the equator?
A)because Earth's poles are farther from the Sun than Earth's equator
B)because the sun strikes Earth at a lower angle at the poles than at the equator
C)because there are fewer hours of sunlight at the poles than at the equator
D)because there is more snow at the poles than at the equator

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The sun strikes Earth at a more oblique angle at the poles than at the equator, spreading the same amount of solar energy over a larger area, which results in lower temperatures.

Why Are Earth's Poles Colder Than the Equator