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Jan 1, 2008: Virologists investigating transmission of the flu virus found that it is more likely to spread at colder temperatures. The dry, cold conditions pull moisture out of droplets released by coughs and sneezes, which allows the virus to linger in the air. Additionally, cold, low humidity air dries out the nasal passages and makes virus transmission more likely. This contradicts the long-held view that the flu spreads because the immune system is less active during the winter.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0103-does_winter_cause_the_flu.htm
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoEarth's axis is tilted some 23°. The result of this is that in the more northern and southern latitudes, the days are shorter in the winter season. Sunlight strikes the earth at a lower angle, so the earth radiates more heat than it receives. This reduction in temperature is sufficient to fall below the normal freezing point of water (0° C or 32° F), so instead of rain the result is snow.
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∙ 16y agoWinter occurs when a hemisphere is the furthest it will get from the sun. This happens because the earth rotates and is tilted.
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∙ 11y agowinter happens because of space almost everything happens because of space
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∙ 14y agoThe seasons have to chance.
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because it's part of a season
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What if winter does not happen?
the earth would explode
Why does autumn happen on earth?
Because it tell you that it is gonna be cold and winter is coming
Does a tornado come in the summer fall winter or spring?
It depends on where you live. In the south tornadoes usually occur in late winter, spring and summer. In the north tornadoes usually happen during the late spring and summer. Overall tornadoes can happen at any time of year.
What would happen if the south end of earth's axis was tilted toward the sun?
It is - every winter (in the north).
What makes seasons happen?
lThe Earth's axis is tilted by 23.45º because of which we have seasons. Summer,Winter,Autumn and Spring.
When did Demon's Winter happen?
Demon's Winter happened in 1988.
When did Winter of Terror happen?
Winter of Terror happened in 1951.
When did Winter Challenge happen?
Winter Challenge happened in 1991.
When did Cold Winter happen?
Cold Winter happened in 2005.
When did Winter Gold happen?
Winter Gold happened in 1996.
Do mudslides happen in the winter?
no
When did Winter War happen?
Winter War happened on 1939-11-30.
When is the soonest flight to meet winter?
You do not have to take a flight to meet winter it will happen anyway.
Why does winter happen when you are closer to the sun?
Because it does
When does snow happen?
It happens during winter
What if winter does not happen?
the earth would explode
When does ice storms usually happen?
In Winter.
