The equatorial region receives lower annual isolation levels with the earth's axis tilted than they would if the axis were perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.

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The lower annual isolation levels in the equatorial region are due to the obliquity (tilt) of the earth's axis. If the axis were perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic, the equatorial region would receive higher isolation levels.

The Equatorial Region Receives Lower Annual Isolation Levels with the Earth's