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I haven't done any research into this but i would believe that summer in the northern hemisphere is caused by the northern part of the earth tilting towards the sun so that it is closer to it than the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Because the northern part of Earth tilts closer to the sun the southern hemisphere would be slightly further away causing colder seasons.
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∙ 13y agoIt contributes to it, yes. Mostly caused by the distance the earth is away from the sun.
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∙ 10y agoYes. If the Earth were not tilted, there would be only one season. If Earth were more tilted (up to 45 degrees), the seasons would be more drastically different.
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Is it true that without the earth's tilt there will not be seasons?
Yes, there would.
Is this true or false temperature and precipitation changes in the seasons are influenced by the angle of the sun in relation to the earth?
True
Is it true that the seasons are caused in part by the tilt of earths axis?
yes, it is. since the earth's axis is tilted, let's say ur in the northern hemisphere, then when the north side is tilted toward the sun then it's summer. if it's tilted sideways so it's not tilted toward or away from the sun, then it's either spring or fall.
The northern and southern hemisphere of the earth experience the same seasons at the same time - true?
No, it is not true. Due to the tilting of the world, when it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the southern hemisphere, and visa versa.
Why does the UK have seasons?
Why do we have Seasons? In the UK we have four seasons: Spring - March to May Summer - June to August Autumn - September to November Winter - December to February Average temperature each seasons in the UK The Reason for the Seasons Many people think that some parts of the year are hotter because we're nearer to the Sun, but the real reason is that the Earth is wonky (tilted). Why do we have seasons? We have seasons because the earth is tilted (wonky) as it makes its yearly journey around the sun. The Earth's tilt The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees. This means that the Earth is always "pointing" to one side as it goes around the Sun. So, sometimes the Sun is in the direction that the Earth is pointing, but not at other times. The varying amounts of sunlight around the Earth during the year, creates the seasons. The tilt of the Earth's AXIS is the most important reason why seasons occur. We have hot summers and cold winters because of the tilt of the Earth's axis. The tilt of the Earth means the Earth will lean towards the Sun (Summer) or lean away from the Sun (Winter) 6 months later. In between these, Spring and Autumn will occur. Important Facts The Earth revolves around the Sun. The North pole always points the same way as the Earth revolves around the Sun. The Earth's movement around the sun causes the seasons. During a Year The Earth takes 365.24 days to orbit the sun. As we move around the Sun during the year, the amount of light each area of the planet receives varies in length. When the Earth's axis points towards the Sun, it is summer for that hemisphere. When the Earth's axis points away, winter can be expected. ------------------------------------------- The north pole tilts towards the sun It is Summer time in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. It is Winter time in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. ------------------------------------------- The north pole tilts away from the sun It is Winter time in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. It is Summer time in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. ------------------------------------------- Since the tilt of the axis is 23 1/2 degrees, the north pole never points directly at the Sun. Autumn The north pole begins to move away from the Sun. The Sun rises lower in the sky so the days start getting shorter. When the Sun is at its mid-point in the sky, we reach the 'autumn equinox', around 22 September. Day and night are both 12 hours long and its the beginning of autumn. Spring The Earth continues on its path, and our north pole starts moving towards the Sun again. The Sun moves upwards in our skies and the days continue getting longer. Again, we reach a midpoint when day and night are both 12 hours long. This is called the 'vernal (or spring) equinox' and happens around 21 March. Did you know? The Earth's movement around the sun causes the seasons, but it does not affect the temperatures during the seasons. Many people believe that the temperature changes because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the Earth is farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun at the beginning of January! The height of the sun in the sky varies with the seasons. The sun is at its heighest at 12:00pm (noon) on any gven day. In the summer the sun is higher than it is in the other three seasons. Summer During the summer, the sun's rays hit the Earth at a steep angle because the sun is higher in the sky. The light does not spread out very much, thus increasing the amount of energy hitting any given spot. The long daylight hours during the summer months allow the Earth plenty of time to reach warm temperatures. This is why the days are hotter in the summer months. Because the sun is higher in the sky our shadows are shorter than they are in the the other three seasons. Winter During the winter, the sun's rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle because the sun is lower in the sky. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot. The long nights and short days prevent the Earth from warming up. This is why we have cold winters. The Length of the day and night varies throughout the year Summer Months Summer is warmer and winter is colder because of the length of our days and nights. In the summer daylight lasts longer and night time is shorter. Winter Months In winter the days are shorter and the nights longer.There is more time for the sun to warm us during long summer days. And short winter days have long, cold nights. The three reasons why we have Seasons Tilt Revolution - The Earth revolves around the Sun. The North Pole always POINTS in the Same Direction
Is it true that without the earth's tilt there will not be seasons?
Yes, there would.
Is it true seasons are a result of earth's tilted orbit?
No. Earth's orbit is NOT tilted. Earth orbits the Sun in the same plane as the rest of the planets. What IS tilted is Earth's axis of spin (as compared to the plane of its orbit), It is this tilt of this axis that causes the seasons as Earth makes its annual orbit of the Sun.
What are the reasons for seasons?
The earth is on a 23.5 degree tilt so as it journeys around the sun, the sun's rays hit different parts of Earth, thus creating the seasons. It is also true that if the sun's rays are hitting the northern hemisphere, creating summer, the southern hemisphere will have the opposite season, winter. It is the same for spring and fall.
Why do we have seasons'?
We have seasons because Earth is tilted on its axis and it revolves around the sun. During May, June, and July, the northern hemisphere is exposed to more direct sunlight because the hemisphere faces the sun. The same is true of the Southern Hemisphere in November, December, and January. It is the tilt of the Earth that causes the Sun to be higher in the sky during the summer months.
What causes sesons?
The Earth is tilted on its axis. Summer occurs when one hemisphere, either the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere, is tilted towards the Sun.Winter occurs when one hemisphere, either the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.A common misconception is that the seasons have to do with the Earth being closer to the Sun either due to the elliptical nature of its orbit or the tilt of the axis. Neither of these factors contributes to the seasons in any meaningful fashion. In fact, for those living in the Northern Hemisphere, we have summer when the Earth is furthest from the Sun.While it is true that there are more hours of daylight in summer time, this is a RESULT of tilt of the axis of the Earth and is NOT the reason for the seasons.
Is it true that earth is closest to the sun when its summer in the northern hemisphere?
No. As it happens the Earth is closest to the sun when it is winter in the northern hemisphere. Seasons like summer and winter are related to the tilt of the earth with respect to the plane of its orbit about the sun, not to the distance from the sun.
Does the sun have seasons?
I would say no. It's always summer on the surface of the sun. The sun does undergo an 11 year cycle of activity known as sun spots. Earth's seasons are the result of earth's axial tilt with respect to the sun. Summer begins (on earth) when the sun reaches its highest point of the day in the hemisphere you're in, and the same is true for the other planets in our solar system. It is also possible seasonal differences could result between aphelion and perihelion in planets with sufficiently eccentric orbits. There is nothing analogous to produce seasonal changes on the sun. Solar temperature variations cannot be considered "seasonal."
Why is earth tilt to 7.25degree?
Billions of yearas ago, when Earth was still being formed, a meteor the size of Mars collided with it, knocking it off its axis, giving it a distinct tilt. This tilt gives us seasons. But why was it 7.25 degrees? It's a copout answer, but its true - it just is. If that meteor was slightly bigger, it might've made the tilt 8 degreees or something, but that's far too difficult to calculate.
Why does earth travel around in a orb?
The orbit of the Earth is elliptic, it is not a perfect circle. This means that depending on the time of year, the Earth is closer or further from the sun.A common misconception is that this phenomena causes the seasons on Earth but this is not true!How could it be winter on the Northern hemisphere and summer on the Southern if it was all about the Sun's distance?The Earth's seasons are cause because of the axis tilt of the planet causing the angle of the Sun to change over year, making it warmer, or colder.The angle at which the sunbeams penetrate our atmosphere is far more relevant than the distance.
What is the reflected motion that the earth rotation causes?
The rotation of the earth causes day and night. It causes day and night because while the earth is rotating, Only a half of it has been distributed of light by the sun. Always remember that the sun does not distribute light EQUALLY to the planet earth.
True or false some scientist think that changes in the angle of earth's tilt caused ice ages?
true
Is the eliptical orbit of the earth the main cause for seasons on earth?
There's no connection between the earth's distance from the sun and its seasons. In 2010, the earth's distance from the sun was minimum on January 3 ... in the middle of northern hemisphere Winter and southern hemisphere Summer. The distance will be maximum on July 6 ... in the middle of northern hemisphere Summer and southern hemisphere Winter.
