Relative to latitude and surface energy receipts, which of the following is true?
A) Insolation intensity increases with distance from the subsolar point.
B) Daylength decreases with increasing latitude in summer.
C) Insolation intensity decreases with distance from the subsolar point.
D) Seasonal effects increase toward the equator.

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Insolation intensity decreases with distance from the subsolar point. This is because the angle at which the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface becomes more oblique as you move away from the subsolar point, resulting in less direct solar radiation per unit area.

Relative to Latitude and Surface Energy Receipts, Which of the Following