Why Are You More Likely to Get Sunburned If You

Multiple Choice

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

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