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No. The changing distance between the earth and sun in the course of a year has a small effect on the climate variations at various places on earth, but so small that you'd never notice it, and it's not at all the reason for the seasons on earth. There are two big things wrong with this concept: 1). The closest that the earth ever gets to the sun in the course of the year happens in ..... (get ready for this) ..... in JANUARY ! Right in the coldest part of the Winter in North America. If the weather tracked the earth's distance from the sun, then how could you explain this ? 2). During Winter in the Northern Hemisphere ... December to March ... it's Summer at exactly the same time in the Southern Hemisphere ... places like Brazil, Argentina, and Australia. So at different places on the earth, you have a Summer and a Winter going on at the exact same time. It can't have anything to do with the earth's distance from the sun. These two facts prove that the answer to your question is definitely 'no'. Naturally, the next part of the story is to explain what does cause the change of seasons on the earth. That discussion appears in several different places here on WikiAnswers. If you can't find it, post the question again: "What causes the changes in earth's seasons ?", and I'm sure you'll get an answer to that one right away.
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Why is hotter in summer than in winter in some countries?
More of the Sun's rays directly hit a particular region on Earth during the summer than during the winter.
What causes summer in the northern hemisphere to be hotter than the winter sunlight?
It is summer because that part of the earth is tilted towards the sun and it gets more heat.
What is the length of shadows during the day in summer and winter?
Shadows lengths are less in summer than winter.
Is the troposphere denser in winter than summer?
Yes. Cold air is denser than warm air and thus the troposphere is denser in the winter than in the summer.
Why do our skin drier in winter than summer season?
In the winter, the cold air is dryer than the warm air of summer. You skin dries out too!
Why milk sour rapidly in summer than in winter?
Because it is hotter in the summer
Give two differences between summer days and winter days?
1. Summer days are longer than winter2. Summer days are hotter than winter
Why Milk sours more rapidly in summer than in winter?
Because, in summer the temperature is high and this helps milk to sour more easily than winter. But in winter it is totally opposite to it. Thus, milk turns sour more easily in summer than winter.
Why is it hotter in summer than in winter in some countries?
During summer, the Sun is above the horizon for more hours. Also, it gets higher in the sky.
Is it hotter in the summer in the desert?
Yes, it is warmer in the summer in the desert than in the winter. Some deserts, however, might be described as less cold in the summer. The Antarctic Desert is a good example.
Why is Atlanta hotter than North Carolina in summer?
Atlanta is hotter than North Carolina during the summer because it is further south and closer to the equator. The closer you are to the equator, the hotter it will be. Especially in Summer months.
Why is hotter in summer than in winter in some countries?
More of the Sun's rays directly hit a particular region on Earth during the summer than during the winter.
Does Mapp gas burn hotter than propane?
Yes, Mapp gas burns hotter than propane.
How long does winter last in winter?
winter lasts about 3 months or so i guess. but i am not sure about this year because it was hotter in the summer than last year. so, i think more or less it is around 3 months.
What causes summer in the northern hemisphere to be hotter than the winter sunlight?
It is summer because that part of the earth is tilted towards the sun and it gets more heat.
Is a slice of apple pie hotter than the sun?
No. If a piece of apple pie were hotter than the sun, it would burn up.
How hot is it in Jamaica in July?
In the summer, Jamaica is can be 33 - 34 degrees Celsius, which is about 93 Fahrenheit. This is a few degrees hotter than in the winter. The real feeling of heat in the summer comes from the extra humidity in the air.
