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Why do some parts of earths surface receive more of the Suns heat than other regions?

April 26, 2017Astronomy earth heat Mathematics Sun

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Why do some parts of earths surface receive more of the Suns heat than other regions?

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The same reason you would receive more heat if you stood directly in front of a radiant heater, than if you stood off to one side. Some parts of the earth receive direct rays and other parts receive rays on an angle. The steeper the angle, the less heat received.