1. which part of the earth's surface receives more direct intense solar radiation? a. the equator b. the polesc. the prime meridiand. the southern hemisphere

The part of the Earth's surface which receives more direct intense solar radiation is the equator. A
The reason is that the solar radiation depends on the latitude. When the Sun's rays strike Earth's surface near the equator, the incoming solar radiation is more direct. At higher latitudes, the angle of solar radiation is smaller.