Question

Which of the following best describes the influence of latitude on climate? A. Earth's climate zones are produced by the equal distribution of the sun's heat across the Earth's surface. B. Polar regions receive less solar energy and heat per unit area than tropical regions. C. Less direct solar energy affects areas near the equator than it does at the poles. D. Temperate regions receive more solar energy and heat per unit area than tropical regions.

Answer 1

B. polar regions receive less solar energy and heat per unit area than tropical region

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B, that is, Polar Regions receive less solar energy and heat per unit area in comparison to the tropical regions.  

Less direct sunlight signifies less concentration of the direct solar rays. This would affect temperature and would eventually develop weather, and as this pattern of switching direct ray latitudes continues, there would be a creation of climate zones all over the Earth.