Why are you more likely to get sunburned if you visit a low-latitude location compared to a high-latitude location?

A. Solar rays strike low-latitude locations most directly.
B. Solar rays strike low-latitude locations at an oblique angle.
C. Low-latitude locations have a thin atmosphere and low levels of ozone.
D. Low-latitude locations are closer to the Sun than polar regions.


Answer: A

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