Question

why is earth warmer at the equator and colder at the poles?

because of earths curved surface, regions near the poles receive less energy than areas near the equator.

because of earths flat surface, regions near the poles receive more energy than areas near the equator.

because of earths flat surface, regions near the poles receive less energy than areas near the equator.

because of earths curved surface, regions near the poles receive more energy than areas near the equator.

Explanation:

The Earth is a sphere (curved surface). Solar energy hits the equator more directly, so energy is concentrated, while at the poles, the same energy is spread over a larger area (less energy per unit area). So the correct option explains that due to Earth’s curved surface, polar regions get less energy than equatorial regions.

Answer:

A. Because of Earth's curved surface, regions near the poles receive less energy than areas near the equator.