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Why are average temperatures higher at the equator than near the poles?

Why are average temperatures higher at the equator than near the poles?
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Why are average temperatures higher at the equator than near the poles?

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The poles are on either side of the sun so therefore the equator is constantly the closest to the sun and gets the most heat
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User Kishor Pahalwani
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Bc the equator is constantly facing the sun while the earth rotates
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