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The earth's axis is not exactly parallel with the axis of it's solar orbit. The earth tilts slightly. And that tilt is not constant, it varies between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees. For part of the year, the northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun, making the days longer in the north. This equates to the summer season in the northern hemisphere. At that same time, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. This is the winter season for the southern hemisphere. When the northern axis tilts away from the sun, the nights are significantly longer than the days. The day in which the tilt is closest to the sun is called the summer solstice for that hemisphere. The same day will be winter solstice for the other hemisphere. Midway between the two annual solstices are the equinoxes. An equinox is when the tilt is not pointed towards or away from the sun.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agothe length of day becomes much longer because of the sun and moon. when its day time where you are, it is night time on the oposite side. so as you move the sun moves to. the sun,moon and earth all rotate. the sun revoles around us in the direction of north. so pretty much ur travleing with the sun.
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∙ 9y agoThe Sun is what causes the day to become longer as you move north of the equator. The Sun revolves to the north so as you are traveling north so is the Sun.
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∙ 6y agoit is because of the tilt of the earths axis and the sun shines on a smaller surface area so it is intense
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∙ 12y agoBecause it's summer there.
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Why do areas closer to the equator have warmer air than areas farther away?
the sun's radiation is concentrated in smaller area near the equator
In noon near the equator the Sun is?
In noon near the equator, the sun is high in the sky.
How does the temperature rise as you get closer to the equator?
it gets a lot warmer.. because you are closer to the sun (due to the earth's round shape)
Do temps get colder or warmer near the equator?
temperatures get warmer as you get near the equator due to the closer the equator is to the sun than the poles. Usually as you get to the equator the weather becomes more tropical and humid but it is still warm.
Where on the moon gets the most sunlight yearly?
The Moon's equator; on average, the Sun will be at a higher angle there.The Moon's equator; on average, the Sun will be at a higher angle there.The Moon's equator; on average, the Sun will be at a higher angle there.The Moon's equator; on average, the Sun will be at a higher angle there.
What is the effect of the sun equator receiving more of the suns energy?
1. The equator receives more of the Sun's energy. b. air near the equator is warmer.
Why do areas closer to the equator have warmer air than areas farther away?
the sun's radiation is concentrated in smaller area near the equator
Why are the sun ray more concentrated on the equtor?
why is the sun ray more concectrated on the equator
What happens when the equator receives more of the sun's energy?
Air near the equator is warmer
Why are the areas just above and below the equator cooler?
because the sun hits the equator more therefore, the equator is warmer
Why is Florida warm in winter?
Because FL. is closer to the equator and receives sun at a more direct angle. Because FL. is closer to the equator and receives sun at a more direct angle.
Were do the rays of the sun shine most directly?
The rays of the Sun fall more directly on the equator because the Sun shines more on the center of the Earth.
Why does the earths equator receive more heat from the sun then the north and south pole?
It is the closest place to the sun.
Is the sun more intense in Ireland or Australia?
The sun is more intense in the country of Australia. This is because Australia is closer to the equator than Ireland.
Why is the temperatur at the equator higher than the rest of the world?
The Equator is directly facing towards the Sun, and so the Sun's rays hits the Equator more directly. As you move north or south, away from the Equator, the Sun's ray hit the Earth at a sharper angle. With further to travel through our atmosphere, the rays are cooler when they strike the Earth.
In noon near the equator the Sun is?
In noon near the equator, the sun is high in the sky.
How does the temperature rise as you get closer to the equator?
it gets a lot warmer.. because you are closer to the sun (due to the earth's round shape)
