What is the reason behind temperature being more on the Equator and excessive cold at the poles?

What is the reason behind temperature being more on the Equator and ex

1.	What is the reason behind temperature being more on the Equator and excessive cold at the poles?
Answer» The sunrays fall directly on the Equator, so temperature is found to be more in regions around it, while due to the sunrays falling slanting upon the poles, excessive cold is experienced there.