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It marks the boundary between land and sea.

It is the starting point for measuring distance east or west.

It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres and is at 0° latitude.

It is the highest point on Earth’s surface.

The poles are closer to the Sun during certain times of the year, which makes them warmer than the equator.

The equator is at a lower latitude and receives more direct sunlight year-round, creating tropical climate zones, while the poles are at higher latitudes and receive less direct sunlight, resulting in polar climate zones.

The equator has more landmass than the poles, which absorbs more heat and increases air temperature.

The Earth's rotation causes warm air to concentrate at the equator and cold air to concentrate at the poles, regardless of sunlight.