SOLAR SYSTEM

Detailed explanation-1: -When the sun’s rays strike Earth’s surface near the equator, the incoming solar radiation is more direct (nearly perpendicular or closer to a 90˚ angle). Therefore, the solar radiation is concentrated over a smaller surface area, causing warmer temperatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is Florida warmer than other places in the US? Florida’s location is closer to the equator. It’s considered a sub tropical state. The equator receives more direct sunlight due to the earth’s tilt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans : On 21st June, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. The rays of the sun fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer. As a result this area receives more heat. Since a large portion of the Northern Hemisphere gets light from the sun, it is summer in the north regions of the Equator.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since the Sun is overhead the equator, the sunlight falls straight on the equator. On the other hand, the sunlight falls slant on the poles. This is due to the fact that the Earth is spherical in shape. This result in higher temperatures in the equator region of the Earth as compared to the poles..

Detailed explanation-5: -It is hot near the equator because days are long near the equator, sun rays strike vertically on the equator and sun rays travel through lesser thickness of the atmosphere near the equator.