Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year,they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by the

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The circulation of heat by the atmosphere and oceans prevents the polar regions from becoming progressively colder each year. This is because the movement of air and water helps distribute heat from warmer areas to the colder polar regions, and vice versa. Without this circulation, the polar regions would continue to lose more heat energy than they receive and would become much colder over time.

Although the Polar Regions Radiate Away More Heat Energy Than