Question

south pole
temperature changes with latitude - temperature decreases (gets colder) as the latitude increases. places near the equator are warmer (temperature increases) because the sun’s rays strike earth’s surface more directly here. however, places near the poles are colder because the sun’s rays hit earth’s surface at an angle.
why is it warmer near the equator?

Explanation:

The sun's rays strike Earth's surface more directly near the equator, leading to higher temperatures. In contrast, at the poles, the sun's rays hit at an angle, spreading the heat over a larger area and resulting in lower temperatures.

Answer:

The sun's rays strike Earth's surface more directly near the equator.