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As you move from the poles to the equator, the angle of incidence of incoming solar radiation : a) remains constant b) decreases c) increases d) is zero

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As you move from the poles to the equator, the angle of incidence of incoming solar radiation :

a) remains constant

b) decreases

c) increases

d) is zero

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