Temperature Differences on Earth are Caused Primarily by The

Question

Temperature differences on Earth are caused primarily by the:
A)different seasons at each latitude.
B)amount of moisture in the air at each latitude.
C)amount of ice covering the landmass at each latitude.
D)amount of solar energy received per unit area at each latitude.

Accepted Answer

Temperature differences on Earth are primarily caused by the amount of solar energy received per unit area at each latitude. The amount of solar energy varies due to the angle at which the sunlight strikes the Earth's surface, which is influenced by the curvature of the Earth and the tilt of its axis. The amount of solar energy received varies with latitude and season, but it is the primary factor impacting temperature differences on Earth.  The amount of moisture in the air and the amount of ice covering the landmass do contribute to temperature differences, but to a lesser extent compared to the amount of solar energy received.