Why Are the Tropics Hotter than The Equator?

The video explains how Earth's hemispheres and the equator influence sunlight distribution. While equatorial regions receive the most sunlight, they are not the hottest due to the absorption of solar radiation by water bodies, leading to cloud formation and frequent rainfall. The hottest areas are in the tropics, where dry air descends, compresses, and heats up, resulting in higher temperatures. This process explains the location of major deserts near the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn. Subtropical high pressure systems also contribute to these temperature dynamics.

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