Areas near the equator are warmer than areas near the poles because they receive more direct sunlight.
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Eric is researching near the Equator. Rob is researching near the North Pole. The coldest area is Eric's or Reid's? 


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Areas near the equator are warmer than areas near the poles because they receive more direct sunlight.
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Eric is researching near the Equator. Rob is researching near the North Pole. The coldest area is Eric's or Reid's? 


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Reid's