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The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the sub tropics rather than at th...........

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    The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the sub tropics rather than at the equator is

    Subtropical areas have longer day hours in the summer than the equatorial areas.

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    Subtropical areas tend to have lesser cloud cover than equatorial areas.

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    Subtropical areas have an enhanced Green-House effect compared to equatorial areas.

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    Subtropical areas are nearer to the oceanic areas than the equatorial regions.

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    Sub-tropical areas are regions of High pressure and hence clear weather. As a result these regions have less cloud cover and receive more insolation compared to the Equatorial regions..

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