2007-09-17 10:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I think it has to do with the angle the sun hits the equator. I do know it has nothing to do with the distance though
2007-09-17 10:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by shebie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The equator is the only part of the Earth over which the Sun reaches 90 degrees (straight overhead) in the sky. It also sees the Sun for half the day year round, so it gets more sunlight than anywhere else on Earth.
2007-09-17 17:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The equator is so hot because that is the main focus of the sun, as the earth is tilted on its 'axis'.
2007-09-17 17:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by Big_Sissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the equator receives more solar energy throughout the year.
Doug
2007-09-17 17:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sun shines almost vertically at the equator for many hours during the day.
2007-09-17 17:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
direct sunlight. axis of earth tilts the equator into direct sun all day long.
2007-09-17 17:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sun is on the equator. in the middle. its where the sun hits the earth
2007-09-17 17:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by -Cay- 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Duh beacause the equator is the middle of the earth surrounded by molton hot magma. I am in &th grade and I know that.
2007-09-17 18:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by Fred 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋