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because they are further away from the equator
This means that they receive the least energy per unit area from the sun for two reasons. First, the sunlight strikes the ground at a low angle because the sun is low in the sky. Second, also because the sun is low in the sky, the sunlight must travel through more atmosphere to reach the ground.
Another factor, of course, is that in the winter points above the arctic or antarctic circle receive no sunlight at all. This, along with the points mentioned above, results in a build up of snow and ice which means the surface is white and reflects much of the sun's energy rather than absorbing it.
because they are further away from the equator
This means that they receive the least energy per unit area from the sun for two reasons. First, the sunlight strikes the ground at a low angle because the sun is low in the sky. Second, also because the sun is low in the sky, the sunlight must travel through more atmosphere to reach the ground.
Another factor, of course, is that in the winter points above the arctic or antarctic circle receive no sunlight at all. This, along with the points mentioned above, results in a build up of snow and ice which means the surface is white and reflects much of the sun's energy rather than absorbing it.
What else can I help you with?
What is the coldest part in the polar region?
Africa
Is polar the coldest place on Earth?
yes it is
Why is Antarctica the coldest continent?
Antarctica is polar. Polar climates on earth are cold.
On Mars which is its largest and coldest polar cap?
Southern
What is a cold polar desert?
Antarctica is a cold polar desert. It is the coldest, driest and largest desert on earth.
Which of the zones will have Climate with the lowest temperature?
The polar climate is the coldest climate zone.
Which region is Antarctica?
Antarctica is one of two polar regions on earth.
When are polar region cold?
The polar regions are cold year-round, but they are their coldest August through May.The polar region is cold because the energy of the sun arrives at an oblique angle.
What part of the earth is the coldest?
The polar regions.North Pole in December/JanuarySouth Pole/Antarctica in June/July
In the polar region what are the dominant animals?
hackerh um
What part of the earth is th coldest?
The polar regions.North Pole in December/JanuarySouth Pole/Antarctica in June/July
How warm can the Antarctic desert get?
The Antarctic desert is a polar desert, and is not 'warm' at all. Antarctica is the coldest continent on earth.
