Question

the average intensity of sunlight that a location receives affects its climate. areas where the sunlight is more intense are heated more by the sun. so, these areas are warmer, on average, than areas where the sunlight is less intense. select the location that is likely to have a warmer climate. at this location, sunlight strikes earth at close to a 90° angle. at this location, sunlight strikes earth at a smaller angle. the same amount of sunlight is spread out over a larger area of earths surface.

Explanation:

When sunlight strikes Earth at close to a \(90^{\circ}\) angle, the sunlight is more concentrated. This means the intensity of sunlight is higher. As per the given information, higher - intensity sunlight leads to more heating and a warmer climate. In the case where sunlight strikes at a smaller angle, the same amount of sunlight is spread over a larger area, reducing the intensity per unit area.

Answer:

The location where sunlight strikes Earth at close to a \(90^{\circ}\) angle.