Which statement best explains why tropical climates are so hot.
They receive little rain.
They receive more direct sunlight than other regions. (MY ANSWER)
They lack vegetation.
There are more hours of sunlight in tropical areas than other regions.
1-A
2-B
3-C
4--B
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You are correct. The statement "They receive more direct sunlight than other regions" best explains why tropical climates are so hot.
To understand why this is the case, we need to look at the Earth's tilt and the way sunlight reaches different parts of the world.
The Earth is tilted on its axis, which means that as it orbits around the sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight. Regions near the equator, which include tropical climates, receive more direct sunlight throughout the year compared to other regions.
Due to this more direct sunlight, tropical climates experience higher temperatures. The sunlight carries more heat energy, which results in warmer temperatures in these areas. Additionally, the prolonged exposure to direct sunlight leads to longer days and shorter nights in tropical areas, resulting in increased overall solar radiation and contributing to the hot climate.