Question

Generally the farther a location is from the equator the ______ its climate

Answer 1

Generally the farther a location is from the equator the cooler its climate than those closer to the equator. Due to the earth tilt the area farther from the equator receive less direct sunlight and hence are cooler than those closer to the equator.

Answer 2

The correct answer is cooler. It is because those locations that are near to the equator are having hotter climates than those who are much farther because the equator has receives the sun's energy most of the times, making those near it exhibit the hottest climates.