Which statement best describes the amount of solar radiation absorbed by Earth's at different locations and times?

A) solar radiation is more spread out and scattered over a large area of equator

B) solar radiation is affected only by the season of the year.

C) solar radiation is highest at the poles because of reflection off fresh ice and snow

D) solar radiation decreases with distance from the equator

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Amaya Valentine

Biology

14 February, 07:59

Which statement best describes the amount of solar radiation absorbed by Earth's at different locations and times?

A) solar radiation is more spread out and scattered over a large area of equator

B) solar radiation is affected only by the season of the year.

C) solar radiation is highest at the poles because of reflection off fresh ice and snow

D) solar radiation decreases with distance from the equator

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D) solar radiation decreases with distance from the equator

Explanation:

Solar radiation is more intense in regions close to the equator and for this reason, countries close to that line have a hot temperature most of the year, such as the north and northeast of Brazil, for example.

The intensity of solar radiation decreases as it moves away from the equator towards the poles, for this reason, we can say that option D is the correct option.