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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Which area on the Earth receives maximum sunlight ?
A
Polar region
B
Equatorial region
C
Along the latitude of Tropic of Cancer
D
Along the latitude of Tropic of Capricorn

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
The Earth's shape is spherical. This causes the Sun's rays to strike the Earth's surface at different angles, creating variances in temperatures on Earth. The equator receives the most direct sunlight because sunlight arrives at a perpendicular (90 degrees) angle to the Earth.