Which statement describes how the angle of insolation affects different areas of Earth?The area near the pole absorbs more heat.The area near the equator receives less heat.The area near the equator is warmer than the area near the pole.The area near the pole receives more direct sunrays than the area near the equator.

Sunlight strikes near the equator at a more direct angle, concentrating its energy over a smaller area. Near the poles, sunlight arrives at a lower angle and spreads over a larger area, so it provides less heating. Therefore, the area near the equator is warmer than the area near the pole.

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