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Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude?

Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude? Correct Answer 40° North and South

At 40° North and South the heat gain through insolation approximately equal to the heat loss through terrestrial radiation.

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