Multiple choice

What is/are the cause(s) of uneven heating of the earth? (a) The position of the sun in the sky (b) The tilt of the earth (c) The uneven surface of the earth

  1. only a

  2. only b

  3. only c

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The tilt of the earth causes sunlight to hit the equator at a more direct angle than it hits the pole, adding more energy to the air near the equator and thus heating it more.

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