Question

fill in the blank question
because of earths blank surface, regions near the poles receive less energy from the blank than areas near the equator.
therefore, the poles have blank temperatures than equatorial regions.
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Explanation:

1. The first blank: Earth's surface is curved (spherical), so the term is "curved" (or "spherical") as the curvature affects how solar energy is distributed.
2. The second blank: The energy source for Earth's surface temperature is the "Sun", so regions near poles get less solar energy from the Sun.
3. The third blank: Since poles get less solar energy, they have "lower" temperatures than equatorial regions (which get more direct solar energy).

Answer:

First blank: curved (or spherical)
Second blank: Sun
Third blank: lower