Question

Why is the equator hotter than the poles?

Answer 1

The sun's heat is concentrated directly overhead at the equator, because of the angle the suns rays hit this area of the earth. The South and North poles are colder because they are LEAST concentrated on by the sun.

Answer 2

The equator is the section of earth that is closest to the sun; therefore, it is hotter than the poles which do not directly face the sun. I hope I helped :)