Why is the equator so hot?

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Why is the equator so hot?

2007-09-17 10:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Because the sun's rays hit more directly at the equator.

2007-09-17 10:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Krishna K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The insolation at the equator is a function of the relative position of the Earth's orbit on the Ecliptic. The most direct insolation occurs at 23.5 degrees lattitude relative to the Ecliptic

2007-09-17 18:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by goring 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because the sun is almost always directly overhead.

2007-09-17 17:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is the spot on earth that's closest to the sun.

2007-09-17 17:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋