Summary:
- The Sun's rays strike Earth's surface most directly at the Equator.
- Near the poles, the Sun’s rays strike the surface at a slant.
- This spreads the rays over a wide area.
- The more focused the rays are, the more energy an area receives.
- The difference in solar energy received at different latitudes drives atmospheric circulation.
- Warm air rise, and cool air sinks.
- Places that get more solar energy have more heat.
- places that get less solarenergy have less heat.