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Why is it warmer in winter near the equator than it is in summer at the North Pole?
Answer:
Because of the way the earth is tilting when its summer
The "TOP" of the earth is always leaning away from the sun, winter or summer
In addition, the sun's rays hit the equator at a more direct angle that at the Poles.
The "TOP" of the earth is always leaning away from the sun, winter or summer
In addition, the sun's rays hit the equator at a more direct angle that at the Poles.
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