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How does the angle of incidence change while moving from equator to poles?

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Increases
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Decreases
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Remains constant
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First increases and then decreases
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Solution

The correct option is B Decreases
The sun rays fall at about 90˚ on the Equator and they fall slantingly towards the poles. Therefore the angle of incidence of the Sun's rays decreases as we move from the equtor to the poles.

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