A. the Sun's rays are nearly perpendicular to Earth's surface.
Explanation;
-Tropical region receives more solar radiation not only because the Sun’s rays hit the region more directly, but also because they travel through less of the atmosphere to get there.
-Some radiation is absorbed as it travels through the atmosphere, so less energy is lost in tropical regions.
If white roses and red roses are cross-bred by scientists, it would be artifical selection. If they were crossed in nature, it is called crossed pollination.