The region of the globe directly beneath the Sun is warmer because it ____.

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The region directly beneath the Sun receives direct sunlight, meaning the Sun's rays are pointing straight down at a perpendicular angle, allowing for maximum heating of the surface. This is the reason this region is warmer than others, not necessarily because it is closer to the Sun or has more daylight or intense wavelengths reaching the surface.

The Region of the Globe Directly Beneath the Sun Is