Why are some places much colder than others?
Earth's Hot & Cold Zones
Why are some places much colder than others?
Stand on the equator at noon and you'll feel the sun blazing straight down on your head like a spotlight. Fly to the Arctic in December and the sun barely peeks over the horizon, if it shows up at all. Why does our planet have these wild temperature swings?
It all comes down to angles. Imagine shining a flashlight straight down onto your desk — you get a bright, concentrated circle of light. Now tilt the flashlight so it hits the desk at a slant. The same amount of light spreads out over a much bigger area, making each spot dimmer and less warm.
