What would be the effect of the uneven distribution of the Sun’s energy on Earth?The equator and the poles would both be cool.The equator and the poles would both be warm.The equator would be warmer than the poles.The equator would be cooler than the poles.

The Sun’s energy is more direct and concentrated near the equator, while it arrives at a lower angle and is spread over a larger area near the poles. As a result, the equator is warmer than the poles. The correct choice is “The equator would be warmer than the poles.”

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