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What do direct rays have to do with it being warmer in summer than winter?
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If the sunlight is coming directly down upon the surface then it will concentrate the energy. If the sunlight was at an angle the same amount of light is spread over a larger area and it will be colder.
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What are common characteristics of winter compared to summer?
sometimes the sun shines in winter just like summer it is just that the wind that is being blown during winter is colder than the one in summer..
Why are rivers cold in the summer and warm in the winter?
part of it is perception and part seasonal. As the temperature warms snow at the higher altitude begins to melt and flow into rivers and causes the rivers to be colder. When fall and winter come about the snow has all melted and the river has been heated by the sun making it warmer. Now for the perception part. As you are standing on the bank in the heat of summer the water feels cool and refreshing to your heated skin. In the winter your body feels colder so the temperature difference doesn't feel as extreme to your sense of touch making the water seem warmer than you remembered it being in the summer.
Why is the sunshine stronger in summer than in winter?
More of the Sun's rays directly hit a particular region on Earth during the summer than during the winter.
Why can a ship load more in the summer than winter?
in summer water is warm as warm water provides less buoyancy being less dense than cold water
Why are summer and winter different?
It has to do with the earths rotation on its axis and the South and North poles being nearest or farthest from the Sun. This is a Natural Sciences question so you should look up a Natural Sciences website for more detailed info.
What do direct rays have to do with summer being warmer than winter?
yes direct rays heat up bricks in the day and on the night it will be humid as the bricks will release heat then
What type of Olympics are being held in London 2012 Summer or Winter?
summer
What are common characteristics of winter compared to summer?
sometimes the sun shines in winter just like summer it is just that the wind that is being blown during winter is colder than the one in summer..
What common characteristic of winter compared to summer?
sometimes the sun shines in winter just like summer it is just that the wind that is being blown during winter is colder than the one in summer..
Why did the vikings make there houses out of turf?
Because when you cover something with earth or bury it underground usually it maintains a temperature of 55 degrees F. This being in the winter and in the summer. Therefor, warmer winters and cooler summers.
What are the negatives of wearing a winter scarf in summer?
The negative of wearing a winter scarf in the summer is being too hot in winter materials. Summer scarves are made with thinner materials to keep the person from not getting too hot.
Why are rivers cold in the summer and warm in the winter?
part of it is perception and part seasonal. As the temperature warms snow at the higher altitude begins to melt and flow into rivers and causes the rivers to be colder. When fall and winter come about the snow has all melted and the river has been heated by the sun making it warmer. Now for the perception part. As you are standing on the bank in the heat of summer the water feels cool and refreshing to your heated skin. In the winter your body feels colder so the temperature difference doesn't feel as extreme to your sense of touch making the water seem warmer than you remembered it being in the summer.
Why is it so cold in the winter for England when Australia is so hot in winter?
What is your exact question?Australia is hot during the English winter because it is SUMMER in Australia, being in the Earth's Southern Hemisphere. It is summer in Southern Africa and Latin America, too.Or were you asking why Australia is 'hot' during its own winter, from June to September? Firstly, some parts of Australia are quite cold in winter! Secondly, it is not as cold in winter as it is here simply because Australia is closer to the Equator than England is and therefore has a warmer climate.Hope this answers your question.
Why are its summer temperatures so high?
The Earth is tilted about 23 degrees from being straight up-and-down relative to the sun. When your half (northern or southern hemisphere) is tilted toward the sun, you get more direct sunlight and it's summer. When it's summer in one hemisphere, it's winter in the other.
Why are the Rio Summer Olympics being held in the middle of winter?
Good weather
Are fat people warmer in winter?
All other things being equal, yes because some of the fat forms an insulating layer under the skin which keeps them warmer.
When is the Brazilian summer?
Brazil being in the southern hemisphere has a Summer that is during the Winter of the Northern hemisphere. So Brazil's spring and summer are from September to March.
