Question

question 1 (1 point)
why is ocean climate (and the whole earth climate) divided into latitude parallel zones that become progressively colder from equator to pole?
winds are stronger at higher latitudes, so cooling is greater at higher latitudes.
precipitation and cloud cover increase with latitude, causing higher latitudes to be cooler.
greater amounts of ice occur at higher latitudes, making it cooler at higher latitudes.
cold ocean deep water returns to the surface at high latitudes, causing cooling.
the average solar radiation (sunlight) striking the surface declines from equator to poles.

Explanation:

The Earth's climate is primarily influenced by the amount of solar radiation it receives. The equator receives the most direct sunlight, while the poles receive sunlight at a more oblique angle, spreading the same amount of solar energy over a larger area. This results in less solar radiation per unit area at higher latitudes, leading to cooler temperatures.

Answer:

The average solar radiation (sunlight) striking the surface declines from equator to poles.