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Axial tilt. As the planet orbits the Sun, the equatorial areas get more constant sunlight. Because the planet's axis is tilted ~23.25° (this means it leans a little away from straight "up and down"), certain parts of the world are farther away during certain parts of the year. The equatorial areas, however, are always in more-or-less direct sunlight, which causes them to be warmer. It's also why we have seasons!
The places closer to the equator are warmer because the sun rays are mainly shined in that area. Not because the sun is closer to this area, which is wrong the sun isn't closer to the equator. The reason that the equator is warmer is that it receiver the highest intensity of sunlight.
The earth is tilted in its orbit by about 23 1/2 degrees. This causes the sun's rays to reach the earth's surface at an angle in some locations. As the earth moves around the sun, the tilt causes seasons. The northern hemisphere receives more direct radiation from the sun during its summer months June 21 - September 22, while this time of year is winter in the southern hemisphere which is tilted away from the sun. The seasons are reversed from December 21 - March 20 which is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. The part of the earth experiencing winter is receiving the sun's rays at an angle slanted away from the sun which weakens its intensity. At the equator, the sun is directly overhead at noon on both the spring equinox and the fall equinox (March 20 and September 22) while on June 21 it is 23 1/2 degrees to the north and on December 21 it is 23 1/2 degrees to the south. On all days, though, the sun's rays at the equator are striking the side of the earth directly and not at a slanted angle like the northern and southern hemispheres that slant towards and away, alternating. It is the intensity of the direct sun that warms the equator more than higher and lower latitudes that receive sunlight at a slanted angle. The ocean currents and circulation of air by winds distribute the warmth of the equator towards the colder poles.
At the equator, the sun's rays hits the Earth surface more perpendicular, which makes the light more intense as compared to closer to the poles where the angle of the sunlight is more inclined.
It is warmer near the Equator because the Sun is always hitting it while during winter in the south pole the north pole has light and during winter in the north pole the south pole has light.The sun always hits the equator because it is in the middle of the earth causing when it is summer time in the northern hemisphere it is warm and when it is summer time in the southern hemisphere the equator also gets hit.
well most likely because that is exactly were the sun rays hit.
It is warmer near the equator because it receives almost-vertical rays all through the year.
It is generally warmer near the equator compared to the poles because the angle of the sun is less acute at the equator than at the poles.
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Why do currents flow faster at the equator than at the polls?
Because the water is warmer at the equator than at the pole. The warmer ocean water is the faster the currents move and the colder the water is the slow the currents move.
Why is the air temperature near the ceiling of a room tends to be warmer than near th floor?
The hot air is lighter than the cool air so it floats to the ceiling.:)
Is the circumference of the earth measured around the surface or the atmosphere?
It is measured around the surface of the earth. The atmosphere has its own measurement excluded from that of the Earth. The Equator is bulged, and the Poles slightly flattened. The figure given is for sea level, and ignores any mountains. The Poles are about 21.4 km closer to the centre of the Earth than the Equator is.
Why does the earth's surface heated unevenly?
The Equator, and the poles receive different amounts of heat because they are at different positions on Earth and the farther away you are from the Sun, the less heat you receive, so it's hotter near the Equator than the North/South Poles.
Why is there twilight between day and night - not just sunset then darkness?
Because the Earth has an atmosphere. The sunlight refracts, diffracts and diffuses (bends and is spread out) by particles and the gases of the atmosphere. The light is still substantial even when the center of the sun is 10 degrees below the horizon. This is also why night comes much quicker in low latitudes (near the equator) than in high latitudes (near the poles).
Why is ocean water near the equator warmer than ocean water at the poles?
The ocean receives most of its heat along the equator, where incoming solar radiation is about double that received at the poles. Hence, sea surfaces are much warmer along the equator than at the poles.
What is warmer near the equator than near the poles?
The equator is the center of Earth. In the center of the Earth it is very hot because of all of the under ground volcanoes.
Which one is hotter the Equator or the Poles?
On our Earth, the Equator is comparatively warmer than either of the Poles.
Air near the equator average higher temperatures than air near the poles?
Yes, air near the equator is typically warmer than air near the poles due to the angle at which sunlight strikes the earth. Near the equator, sunlight is more concentrated, resulting in higher temperatures. In contrast, near the poles, sunlight is spread out over a larger area, leading to cooler temperatures.
Do temps get colder or warmer near the equator?
temperatures get warmer as you get near the equator due to the closer the equator is to the sun than the poles. Usually as you get to the equator the weather becomes more tropical and humid but it is still warm.
Why is it warmer near the equator than near th poles?
it is because since the earth is round, the light penetrates it first, than the land around the peak of the globe
Why is the climate near the equator warmer than other places?
The climate near the equator is warmer than most other places because the sun is closest to the equator.
Why is the climate near the equator warmer than the other places?
The climate near the equator is warmer than most other places because the sun is closest to the equator.
What is a good concluding sentence for why is it generally warmer near the equator than the poles?
A good concluding sentence is is there more faces that we will learn and the answer to that is yes
Why are averages temperatures higher at the equator than near the poles?
The energy that reaches the equator is more intense than the energy that strikes poles
What is the main reason why Earth is warmer at the equator than at the North and South Poles?
Earth is warmer at the equator than at the poles mainly due to the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface. Near the equator, sunlight hits more directly, providing more heat energy per unit area, whereas at the poles, sunlight strikes at an oblique angle, spreading the energy over a larger area and thus resulting in cooler temperatures.
Why are temperatures warmer near the equator than near the poles?
Temperatures are warmer near the equator than near the poles because the sun's rays strike the Earth more directly at the equator, leading to more concentrated heat energy. In contrast, at the poles, sunlight strikes at a more oblique angle, spreading the same amount of energy over a larger area, resulting in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the equator receives more consistent sunlight throughout the year due to its position in relation to the Earth's tilt.
