Question

why areas near the poles receive less heat?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Because of the Earth's tilt the sun's rays strike the surface at a slant at the poles; they are less focused. This spreads the rays over a wide area. Because the sun's rays hit at a slant, the area is heated less. ... The tilt of the Earth causes different areas to receive different amounts of solar energy.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Less amount of sun rays fall on the poles as the poles are tilted far away to get the sun's ray.