The equator of the Earth is at higher temperature as compared to the poles.

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Since the Sun is overhead the equator, the sunlight falls straight on the equator. On the other hand, the sunlight falls slant on the poles. This is due to the fact that the Earth is spherical in shape. This result in higher temperatures in the equator region of the Earth as compared to the poles..

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