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Why do slanted rays from the sun feel weaker than direct rays from the sun?
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∙ 11y ago
The suns rays hit the earth more or less straight on centered at the Equator. As you travel further away from the equator the sun has to hit you at a more shallow angle. As the earth curves away from the sun, the rays have to travel through thicker and thicker atmosphere as it does. The particles that float in the atmosphere block the suns heat and light more and more.
The same process occurs in the morning, day and evening anywhere with daylight on the planet. The sun has to pass through thicker, then thinner, then thicker atmosphere.
Because the same amount of radiation is spread over more area.
You can see this very easily. Take a small flashlight and a piece of white
notebook paper into a dim room. From a foot or two away, shine the
flashlight on the paper, first directly, then slant the paper and watch the
spot of light get bigger.
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Is it warmer when the sun rays are slanting?
It doesn't matter if they are slanted or straight it is still hot as heck...dont worry wait til winter u will be freezing cold u r still gonna get a cold either way unless you got a doctor who a pro
Does the earth receive slanted rays from the sun during the summer?
Yes. Only in the tropics is the sunlight ever vertical.
Where are the sun's direct rays on the equinoxes?
I think its on the equator
What area receives the most direct rays of sun?
heaven
Where are the sun's rays most direct during an equinox?
The are most direct on the Equator.
How is the slant of the rays related to the seasons?
The slant rays relate to the seasons because the direct rays shine right on a spot and that makes summer. But as the earth tilts the rays are not as strong and not as bright so if its not a direct its slanted which gives it different seasons.!!
What is the main reason some places on the earth are warmer then other?
The rays of the Sun are more direct in some places and more slanted in others.
Which season has the most slanted rays?
Summer
Why might the forests in south America and near the equator be so productive?
Because of direct sunshine (not the slanted rays like in Polar and sub-Polar regions) and abundant rains.
Why might rain forests in South America and near the equator be so productive?
Because of direct sunshine (not the slanted rays like in Polar and sub-Polar regions) and abundant rains.
Is it warmer when the sun rays are slanting?
It doesn't matter if they are slanted or straight it is still hot as heck...dont worry wait til winter u will be freezing cold u r still gonna get a cold either way unless you got a doctor who a pro
Why do you feel hot in summers in afternoon and comparitively comfortable early in the morning?
Early in the morning, the sun's rays are not that direct and the heat thus received is not as much as when in the afternoon when the sun's rays are direct. Besides, the morning air takes time to heat up.
What is the direct ray of the sun?
The direct rays of the sun are rays from the sun that hit a certain area.
How are direct rays different from indirect rays?
direct rays are from the sun and indirect rays are from something else, like it was reflected or something(ex:the moon. It bounces the sun's rays) AKT♥
What is the definition of direct rays?
A direct rays is when the Sun's light hits the specified part of Earth that you are observing at an exact angle of 900 . This means that the Sun's rays are perpendicular to the Earth; Direct rays compared to indirect rays are one of the factors for the occurrence of seasons on Earth.
How does UV rays change the color of beads?
As they rays get weaker the UV beads lose color until its all white which means the UV rays are gone.
Does earth receive slanted rays from the sun during the summer?
Yes. Only in the tropics is the sunlight ever vertical.
