Question

question
select the correct answer.
what effect can be observed with respect to the latitudes of earth?
the difference between day and night is minimal at the equator.
the temperature is warmer at higher latitudes.
the intensity of sunlight starts increasing as we move away from the equator.
the difference between day and night is greatest at the equator.

Explanation:

• At the equator, the Earth's rotation causes relatively even distribution of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in minimal day - night difference.
• Higher latitudes receive less direct sunlight (so they are colder, not warmer).
• As we move away from the equator, the intensity of sunlight decreases (due to the angle of sunlight incidence).
• The difference between day and night is not greatest at the equator; it is more extreme at higher latitudes (e.g., polar regions have long days and long nights at certain times of the year).

Answer:

The difference between day and night is minimal at the equator.