It is warmer at the equator than the poles due to the difference in the angle at which the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface. Near the equator, the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface directly, resulting in more direct and intense heating. In contrast, the sun's rays hit the poles at an oblique angle, meaning that the same amount of radiation is spread over a larger area, resulting in less intense heating. Additionally, ocean currents and atmospheric circulation patterns also play a role in redistributing heat from the equator towards the poles.
