Question

Explain how the amount of direct sunlight hitting a location near the equator would be different than a location near to one of the poles

Answer 1

Places located near the equator receives more sunlight than those located near one of the poles. This has something to do with the angle and how the sun casts its light. The more that you are at the center, the more direct the sunlight is shining on you. As you go further from the center, the angle of sunlight bends, giving an uneven distribution of sunlight to areas far from the equator. This is why most countries that are located far from the equator experience snow. They receive less sunlight than those who are living in tropical countries.