Why a place that is closer to the poles is colder than a place closer to the equator? Give reasons:

Why a place that is closer to the poles is colder than a place closer

1.	Why a place that is closer to the poles is colder than a place closer to the equator? Give reasons:
Answer» As the rays of SUN DONT fall DIRECTLY at the poles, and are rather SLANTING, the poles dont receive direct heat from the sun, whereas EQUATOR receives direct rays and therefore receive direct heat from the sun, and thus it is hotter.