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Q: Is a true statement about during winter the suns rays strike at a greater angle than during the summer?
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The suns rays strike earth at their northernmost and southernmost positions during?

The sun's rays strike the earth at 90 degrees (verticle) at their northernmost position during the summer solstice for northern hemisphere and at their southernmost position during the summer solstice for the southern hemisphere. These positions are known as the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.


Why is the noon solar intensity greater on the summer solstice than on the winter solstice?

The sun angle is greater during the summer solstice. This is because the Earth is tilted toward the sun rather than away from it.


What is the converse statement if it is summer then it is warm outside?

The converse of the statement "If it is summer, then it is warm outside' would be if it is warm outside then it is summer.


When do the Sun's rays strike latitude 23.5 degrees at an angle of 90 degrees?

During the solstice (our summer for north, our winter for south).


What is the converse of the statement if it is summer then its warm outside?

The converse of the statement "If it is summer, then it is warm outside' would be if it is warm outside then it is summer.


Why does the angular diameter of the sun as seen from earth appear to be greater during our winter than summer?

earth is closer to the Sun during our winter


Why lightning don't strike at summer?

Summer is the time when lightning strikes most often.


Why summer time of water save?

People and plants require more water during summer months. People also use more water for recreational purposes. There is also typically less rainfall during the summer, therefore greater conservation efforts are necessary.


During which season and at what latitude does the sun not set?

The season and latitude at which the sun does not set are: Summer and greater than 66°N


Is the boiling point of water greater in the summer OR the winter?

Summer.


What time of day is air pressure the lowest?

The density of air is lowest in the summer, because warmer air is less dense. (the molecules are in greater motion, and are forced farther apart)


What season does sunlight strike the northern hemisphere more directly?

summer