Which statement is true regarding the solar heating of Earth?
A) The heating of Earth is uniform across all latitudes.
B) Ice absorbs almost all of the solar energy that reaches the poles.
C) At the poles, more incoming solar radiation is absorbed than is reflected.
D) At the equator, more incoming solar radiation is absorbed than is reflected.

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At the equator, the angle of incoming solar radiation is more direct, leading to higher absorption of solar energy compared to reflection.

Which Statement Is True Regarding the Solar Heating of Earth