Which is true of earth’s poles? they receive more solar energy than the equator. they stay warmer than the equator. they receive less direct sunlight than the equator. they are physically closer to the sun.

They receive less direct sunlight than the equator.

Explanation:

Earth rotates about its axis in one day and revolves about sun in one year. The axis is tilted to about 23.5 degrees from the vertical. Equator is physically closer to the Sun. Thus, it receives direct sunlight throughout the year.Higher latitudes receive less direct sunlight.  On the other hand, poles receive less direct sunlight and thus remain colder than the equatorial region. Earth has polar ice caps due to extremely low temperatures at poles.

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explanation:

plate tectonics and volcanic euptions

over time, plate tectonic processes cause continents to move to different positions on the globe.

for example, britain was near to the equator 300 million years ago, and therefore was hotter than it is today. for further details look at our climate through time poster or online map.

the movement of the plates also causes volcanoes and mountains to form and these too can contribute to a change in climate.

mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics. large mountain chains can influence the circulation of air around the globe, and consequently influence the climate.   warm air might be deflected somewhere cooler by the mountains.

not only is it colder, it also becomes darker, less salty, and more dense.