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Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, so when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun (Summer, in the North) the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun (Winter, in the South) and vice versa.

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Why are seasons reversed in the southern hemisphere?

In short, because of the axial tilt of the earth. In May - July, the northern hemisphere is tilted more towards the sun and gets more sunlight at a more direct angle. The reverse is true for the southern hemisphere. In November - January, the situation is reversed; the southern hemisphere gets more direct sunlight.


How many henispheres does the earth have?

The Earth has two hemispheres: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, divided by the Equator. These hemispheres are often used to describe different regions or seasons on Earth.


Why are seasons reversed in northern and southern hemisphere?

Because Earths axis is tilted.


Scientific explanation for seasons?

its to do with the earths axis and the way it orbits the sun Answer 2 Yes. Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, as it moves round the Sun the northern hemisphere receives its sunlight less directly than the southern hemisphere. So it doesn't get as hot and the season is winter. The southern hemisphere's season at this time is therefore summer. When the Earth gets to the other side of the Sun the northern hemisphere will now be getting more direct sunlight and it will be summer. The other seasons are 'midway' times.


Why is the first day of spring September 1st in the southern hemisphere?

In the southern hemisphere, September 1st marks the beginning of spring because the seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere due to the tilt of the Earth on its axis. This means that while the northern hemisphere experiences spring in March, the southern hemisphere experiences it in September.

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How would the passage of one year be different for someone living in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere?

In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons would be the reverse of what the seasons are in the Northern Hemisphere


How are seasons different in northern and southern hemisphere?

They are different because of tilt of the earth on its axis


Are the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere and the southern hemisphere the same?

No, it does not. When it is winter in one hemisphere, it is summer in the other. When it is fall in one, it is spring in the other.Yes, thats why we associate snow with Christmas (except for locations near the equator).


How are seasons in the northern hemisphere related to the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere?

It is winter in the northern hemisphere when it tilts away from the sun, and summer in the southern hemisphere when it tilts towards the sun. It is this tilting that creates the seasons.


What is the difference between the Southern and Northern Hemisphere?

They experience the beginning of different seasons. The northern hemisphere is located above the equator while the southern hemisphere is located below it.


Seasons in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere are what?

the seasons are usaully switched so if its summer in the northern its winter in the southern


Are the seasons the same in the north hemisphere as the south hemisphere?

Seasons in the northern hemisphere occur at opposite times to those in the southern hemisphere. For example, when it is winter in the southern hemisphere, it is summer in the northern hemisphere.


Why are the seasons in the Northern and Southern hemisphere happening at different times of the year?

the tilt of the earth


What season is the southern and northern are the same?

None. All year round, the seasons in the Northern and Southern hemisphere are different.


What hemispheres have opposite seasons?

The Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere have opposite seasons. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa. This is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.


How are seasons in the northern and Southern Hemisphere?

They are different because of tilt of the earth on its axis


When it is summer in the in the southern hemisphere what seasons is it in the northern hemisphere?

the seasons that are experienced are fall (Autumn) and winter