<|im_start|>user
Why are some places in the world warmer than others?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The Earth’s equator gets more concentrated light and heat from the sun due to the curvature of the earth. The sun’s energy is spread thinner across a larger area the further you get from the equator, which reduces the residual heat in those areas.<|im_end|>
