The tropics are warmer than the temperate regions because:
A)there is less wind there to cool it
B)they are at a higher altitude and closer to the Sun
C)the Sun's rays strike at a direct angle
D)they are closer to the Moon
E)the Sun's rays strike at an oblique angle

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The tropics receive more direct sunlight due to their location near the equator, causing them to be warmer than temperate regions.

The Tropics Are Warmer Than the Temperate Regions Because