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Would it be hotter if the hemisphere when it is tilted toward or away from the sun?
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∙ 13y ago
it would be hotter if it were tilted toward it as it would be getting more direct sunlight than the other hemisphere
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Is summer hotter because earth is closest to the sun during this time?
No. In fact Earth is at its farthest point from the sun in early July and at its closest point in January. Earth's axis of rotation is tilted so relative to its orbit, so each hemisphere is alternately tilted toward and away from the sun. When the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun it experiences summer while the southern hemisphere, which is tilted away, experiences winter. When a hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, sunlight strikes the surface there at a steeper angle, so the sunlight is less spread out than it would be hitting at a shallow angle. The more concentrated sunlight results in greater heating.
What happens when neither hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?
that is virtually impossible if neither hemisphere were pointed toward the sun we would have no seasons
What season is it when the North Pole is tilted almost directly toward the sun on June 21?
In June, it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere of Earth. So I'd assume that the Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun at that time, and that would probably occur because the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun during June. In fact, the Summer Solstice is in the middle of June somewhere.
What would the season be if the sun id facing the earth?
The sun is always 'facing' the earth. If the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the season is summer, in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere.
If you lived in the southern hemisphere how would seasons be diffrent and why?
It does not. Seasons are caused by the tilt of the earth on its axis. When that hemisphere is tilted toward the sun there will be summer. Away-- winter.
What is the hemisphere is tilted toward the sun during the winter solstice?
Assuming the observer is in the North, then the southern hemisphere would be tilted towards the sun during the Winter Solstice in December. However, for observers in the Southern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice would occur in June, and the northern hemisphere would be tilted towards the sun.
Which pole is tilted toward the sun when it is winter in the southern hemisphere?
When it's winter in the southern hemisphere it's summer in the northern hemisphere. Therefore the North geographic pole is tilted towards the sun and the South geographic pole is tilted away from the sun.
When the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun is it summer in both hemispheres?
No, that would be impossible, because the Earth is basically an orb -- round. When the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun, it's summer in the Southern Hemisphere -- and Winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
How is Earths tilted axis is responsible for seasons?
earths axis is responsible for seasons because if its tilted toward the sun then it would be summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern now if it was tilted away from the sun then it would be winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere
At which of these times would the north pole be tilted toward the sun?
Mid summer in the northern hemisphere. Max at around June 23rd.
Why does it get so hot in April?
The simplest, but by no means the complete answer is that the Earth is "tilted" in relation to the rays of the sun. In Summer, the Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, and receives more solar energy than it does in the Winter, when it is tilted away from the sun. Sorry, this is really a follow up question. Why does it continue to get hotter in summer when the longest day is at the begining (June 21st N. Hemisphere). You would think June 21st would be the hottest day as the days are getting shorter after that.
Is the Earth fully tilted toward the sun in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?
Yes, if "fully" means 23 degrees, "maximally" would be a better word.
