Palmas is closer to the equator than Neuquén. Which location has a warmer air temperature and why?

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold a place or location is. Temperature deals with gas molecules; thus as gas molecules in the air move quickly and freely, air temperature increases.

Palmas is warmer than Neuqeun due to the fact that Palmas is closer to the equator; the equator receives a more direct sunlight at a more direct angle than any other location on earth, while Neuquen is cooler, due to the fact it is closer to the poles; areas close to the poles receive less sun rays, making it cooler.