what occurs if the suns rays are spread over a greater surface area and must travel through more of the atmosphere before reachi

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what occurs if the suns rays are spread over a greater surface area and must travel through more of the atmosphere before reachi

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erica [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-15T23:50:20+03:00

<h2>What happens to the intensity of the sun's rays as it travels?</h2>

As incoming rays move further away from the equator, solar intensity decreases. This is due to decreasing incoming sunlight angles that result in the Sun's rays being spread out over a greater surface area of the Earth. Latitudes near the poles always receive the Sun's rays at lower angles, therefore creating a colder climate.