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The intensity of sunlight received as we move from the equator to the poles.

A

increases

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remains constant

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C

decreases

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Solution

The correct option is C decreases
The intensity of sunlight received decreases as we move from the equator to the poles. This is due to the spherical shape of the Earth.

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