3. Why are the Tropics much hotter than the Temperate and Polar regions? *
A. The Tropics are located near the equator and get more direct sunlight
B. The Polar regions are located near the North and South poles and get more direct
sunlight
C. The Tropics, the Temperate regions, and the Polar regions all get the same amount
of sunlight and are the same temperature
D. The Sun's light doesn't affect the Earth's temperature