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What effect does the hemisphere have on the seasons?
The hemisphere you are in (northern or southern) has an effect on when you experience the seasons. At points in the earth's orbit it is either the southern or northern hemisphere that is tilted further towards the sun. This makes that hemisphere warmer, experiencing summer while the other colder and experiences winter. Then six months later, things are reversed.
Why does summer start on December twenty-first in the southern part of the world?
It's all about the tilt of earth's axis. In January, earth's tilt brings the southern hemisphere to an angle where it gets more direct rays from the sun; the sun rises to its highest elevations in the southern sky. It doesn't have much to do with distance from the sun. In fact, during the cold season in the northern hemisphere, the earth is a little closer to the sun than it is during the north's warm season.
Why are the seasons in the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere different?
The Earth is tilted on its axis, and depending on the time of the year, either the northern or southern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, while the other half must, of course, be tilted away.In June, the Northern hemisphere tilts towards the sun. This makes the day longer and the Sun is higher in the sky, giving what sunlight hits the ground more intensity. This is summer.At the same time, the Southern hemisphere is experiencing winter, with shorter days and the Sun lower in the sky, giving less intense sunlight.When December comes, the situation is reversed, with winter in the Northern hemisphere and summer in the Southern.
Which South American country contains the highest and lowest points in the western hemisphere?
Argentina is the South American country that contains the highest and lowest points in the western hemisphere.
Why do Eastern and Southern Hemisphere have opposite seasons?
The earth revolves around the sun but it's tilted. The angle of the tilt doesn't change just the position of the planet. The summer is when that part of the globe is tilted towards the sun. If the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun the southern hemisphere would be tilted away. The part tilted towards the sun gets more sunlight and is warmer. The part tilted away wouldn't get as much light and would be colder.
When the southern hemisphere points toward the sun what season is in the northern hemisphere?
winter
When the northern hemisphere points toward the sun what season is it?
it is summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
How is Earths tilted axis is responsible for seasons?
earths axis is responsible for seasons because if its tilted toward the sun then it would be summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern now if it was tilted away from the sun then it would be winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere
What season is it the Northern hemisphere when the Southern hemisphere points toward the sun?
It is winter in the northern hemisphere when the southern hemisphere tilts toward the sun. Interestingly enough, the Earth is closer to the Sun at that time! The (slight - 0.0167 ) eccentricity of the Earths orbit puts this planet at aphelion (furthest from the Sun) in the beginning of July and perihelion (closest to the Sun) in the beginning of January. This is one of the many factors that makes the Southern hemisphere seasons more extreme than those of the northern hemisphere.
When the northern hemisphere points toward the sun what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
It is winter in the northern hemisphere when the southern hemisphere tilts toward the sun. Interestingly enough, the Earth is closer to the Sun at that time! The (slight - 0.0167 ) eccentricity of the Earths orbit puts this planet at aphelion (furthest from the Sun) in the beginning of July and perihelion (closest to the Sun) in the beginning of January. This is one of the many factors that makes the Southern hemisphere seasons more extreme than those of the northern hemisphere.
Is the constellation 'Big Dipper' unique to the northern hemisphere?
There is no constellation like it in the Southern Hemisphere... but the Southern Cross points to where a South Star would be located, if one were visible.
What southern hemisphere country is closest to US?
Chile is the southern hemisphere country that is closest to the US. Both countries have territories near the 90°W line of longitude at their closest points.
What effect does the hemisphere have on the seasons?
The hemisphere you are in (northern or southern) has an effect on when you experience the seasons. At points in the earth's orbit it is either the southern or northern hemisphere that is tilted further towards the sun. This makes that hemisphere warmer, experiencing summer while the other colder and experiences winter. Then six months later, things are reversed.
What hemisphere are the tropic of Capricorn and antarctic circle are in?
The Tropic of Capricorn is located in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Antarctic Circle is also in the Southern Hemisphere. These geographical lines mark important reference points on Earth related to the positions of the sun and the Earth's axial tilt.
What does the small star with five points represent on the Australian Flag?
There are actually six stars. Five of them form the constellation of the Southern cross, which is seen only in the southern hemisphere and south of latitude 30 degrees in the northern hemisphere. The other star with its seven points represents the six states and all the territories (mainland and offshore) which make up the Commonwealth of Australia.
What compass direction is the southern cross in?
The Southern Cross is visible in the Southern Hemisphere and points to the south. Its orientation can vary depending on the time of year and your location, but in general, the Southern Cross is a useful celestial marker to indicate the southern direction.
How long has Fiji been in the Southern Hemisphere?
Since long before humans invented the cardinal points of the compass and the system of hemispheres.
