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Describe the path of air as it travels into a low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere?
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Winds in the Northern Hemisphere tend to blow clockwise out of areas of high pressure and counterclockwise into areas of low pressure.
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What causes seasonal change?
The Earth's axis is tilted relative to the plane of its orbit ... by 23.5 degrees. Therefore, when the north pole is pointed toward the sun the northern hemisphere is in spring/summer AND when it points away we are in fall/winter.Earth's position relative to the Sun continually changes as it travels along its orbit. At certain times, we are closer to the sun,(Winter in the northern hemisphere) and at other times we are further away.
Why do hurricanes spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere?
Hurricanes in the northern hemisphere rotate counter-clockwise because the Earth rotates counter-clockwise and the speed of the air is faster closer to the equator because of the greater radius at the equator. Therefore, the speed of the air below travels faster than the air on top creating an imbalance. This causes there to be voids of low pressure which the air then travels towards (air travels from high pressure to low pressure). The high pressure surrounding the air causes it to remain travelling in a counter clockwise circle.Grade 12 Physics
Why is the Earth is closest to the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere's in winter?
Because the Earth travels round the Sun in an elliptical orbit and at present the closest approach the Sun during that elliptical orbit occurs during the Northern winter. However precession of the axis of the Earth's rotation means that in about 12 thousand years time, the closest approach will be during the Northern Summer.
Can you describe the events that take place as energy from the sun travels through an energy pyramid?
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Is the earth closer to the sun in summer than in winter?
Well that depends on where you live and if you call July "summer" . Earth is at the far end (aphelion) of its eliptical orbit in the northern hemisphere's summer (~July 4), and at its closest (perihelion) during winter ~(January 4).It is not Earth, but your location on Earth that gets more direct rays of the sun in summer than in winter. This has to do with your latitude location on earth (e.g., 45° north) and the axial tilt of the earth. (Without axial tilt, there would hardy be summer or winter anywhere on earth: 45° north would be as warm all year long.)(The exact same thing applies to all Australians, but the exact reverse: in a Norwegian's summer, the Australian experiences 'winter'.)What if the questioner lives south of the Equator?If the questioner lives in the southern hemisphere, perihelion (earth's closest approach to the sun) happens during their summer -their warm season - (along with slightly longer solar days) and aphelion (Earth's farthest approach to the sun) happens during their winter - cold season - (along with slightly shorter solar days).
Why is the Northern Hemisphere is in winter when earth is closest to the sun?
Because Earth travels in an ellipse.
When earth is closest to the sun the northern hemisphere is in winter?
Because Earth travels in an ellipse.
When Earth is closest to the sun the Northern Hemisphere is in winter.?
Because Earth travels in an ellipse.
What way does a toliet flush?
depending on what side of the equator your on, if your in the northern hemisphere then it travels counterclockwise but if your in the southern H then it travels clockwise usually.
What are the difference between cyclones and anticyclones?
A cyclone is a low pressure system in which the wind overall travels inwards and upwards. These systems rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. They typically bring stormy weather. An anticyclone is a high pressure system in which the wind generally travels downwards and outwards. These systems rotate clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. They typically bring clear weather.
Describe the wave pulse that travels down the slinky?
describe the wave pulse that travels down the slinky?
What causes seasonal change?
The Earth's axis is tilted relative to the plane of its orbit ... by 23.5 degrees. Therefore, when the north pole is pointed toward the sun the northern hemisphere is in spring/summer AND when it points away we are in fall/winter.Earth's position relative to the Sun continually changes as it travels along its orbit. At certain times, we are closer to the sun,(Winter in the northern hemisphere) and at other times we are further away.
Why do hurricanes spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere?
Hurricanes in the northern hemisphere rotate counter-clockwise because the Earth rotates counter-clockwise and the speed of the air is faster closer to the equator because of the greater radius at the equator. Therefore, the speed of the air below travels faster than the air on top creating an imbalance. This causes there to be voids of low pressure which the air then travels towards (air travels from high pressure to low pressure). The high pressure surrounding the air causes it to remain travelling in a counter clockwise circle.Grade 12 Physics
How does the tilted axis make seasons?
As the Earth travels in its yearly orbit around the sun, in some seasons the axial tilt will cause the northern hemisphere to be tilted toward the sun while the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, and in other seasons it is the opposite. Whichever hemisphere tilts toward the sun gets more sunlight and is therefore warmer.
Why do the places in the eastern hemisphere have morning and evening earlier than the places in the western hemisphere?
The sun travels from the East and sets in the West.
How is weather related to wind direction?
pressure zones.. Buys ballot's law states that:"if you stand with your back to the wind in the northern hemisphere, the low pressure will be on your left side."In the nothern hemisphereWithin low pressure zones wind travels anti-clockwiseWithin high pressure zones wind travels clockwise
Why is the Earth is closest to the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere's in winter?
Because the Earth travels round the Sun in an elliptical orbit and at present the closest approach the Sun during that elliptical orbit occurs during the Northern winter. However precession of the axis of the Earth's rotation means that in about 12 thousand years time, the closest approach will be during the Northern Summer.
