The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because of ________.
A) albedo
B) Sun's angle of incidence
C) greenhouse effect
D) ocean's specific heat
E) water's transmissivity

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The higher latitudes receive much less intense insolation than tropical zones because the Sun's angle of incidence is much larger at the poles compared to the tropics. This causes the same amount of insolation to be spread out over a larger area at the poles, resulting in lower intensity. Albedo, greenhouse effect, ocean's specific heat, and water's transmissivity can all affect the amount of insolation received at a particular location, but they are not the primary reason for the latitudinal differences in insolation.

The Higher Latitudes Receive Much Less Intense Insolation Than Tropical