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The sun is very far away, it takes light form the Sun 8 minutes to reach the Earth. At this scale the difference in height between the top of a mountain and the beach is insignificant, both places receive the same amount of light/heat form the Sun.
What makes the mountain top cold is vertical variation in temperature caused by the earths atmosphere. As you go up form sea level, the air cools by about one degree Centigrade for every 300 feet you go up. Thus as you are surrounded by colder air, it is colder on the top of a mountain - (or looking at it another way, the mountain pokes up into a region of colder air).
Look at the link I will place below for more information on air temperature.
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Are asteroids faster when closer to the Sun?
if the asteroid is closer to the sun does it go faster or slower
Is it true that if you get closer to the equator it gets warmer?
as you get closer it gets warmer and as you go farther away it gets colder
Why does it get colder when you higher because you actually getting closer to the sun?
As you go higher in the atmosphere, the air becomes less dense and is unable to trap heat as effectively. This causes the temperature to decrease, despite being closer to the sun. The warmth comes from the Earth's surface absorbing sunlight, rather than from proximity to the sun itself.
Which planet is closer to the sun and why isn't it the hottest planet?
Mercury is closer to the Sun than any other. Venus is the second planet from the sun and has a temperature that is maintained at 462 degrees Celsius, no matter where you go on the planet. It is the hottest planet in the solar system.
Why is the closer the planet to the sun it quicker it obrit sun?
Two main reasons, first is closer distance, means it has less distance to go around. Secondly, the closer to the sun, the heavier its gravitational pull. Think of it rotating faster because the sun pulls it faster than us.
Are asteroids faster when closer to the Sun?
if the asteroid is closer to the sun does it go faster or slower
Is it true that if you get closer to the equator it gets warmer?
as you get closer it gets warmer and as you go farther away it gets colder
Why is it colder at the top of the mountain when the top is closer to the sun?
The top of a mountain is closer to the sun than the land around during the day it, but given that the sun is more than 90 million miles away, that difference is negligible. The higher you go up in the atmosphere, the colder it gets. This is because the air at high altitudes is less compressed than the air at low altitudes. When a gas is decompressed, it cools.
Could you go near the sun in space?
You can certainly go closer than we are now, but the closer you get to the Sun, the hotter it will get, and the more special protection would be required.
How does the of the planet temperature vary with the distance from the Sun?
Roughly speaking, as you go farther away from the Sun, planets get colder.
Why does it take planets longer to go round the sun?
Gravity. The closer a planet is to the sun, the faster it must move to keep from falling into the sun. So note; the closer in; the smaller the orbit AND the faster the speed.
Why does it get colder when you higher because you actually getting closer to the sun?
As you go higher in the atmosphere, the air becomes less dense and is unable to trap heat as effectively. This causes the temperature to decrease, despite being closer to the sun. The warmth comes from the Earth's surface absorbing sunlight, rather than from proximity to the sun itself.
Does the sun go in front of the moon or does the moon go in front of the sun?
The Moon goes in front of the Sun. The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, so when both the Moon and Sun can be seen from the Earth (i.e. they are both in the same direction) the Moon will always be closer.
What causes the planets that are closer to the sun move faster?
since it is closer to the sun it gets around the sun faster cause it has less of a rotation to go around Mercury only has 88 days in a year cause its closer but since were farther we have 365 days in a year
How long does it take Jupiter to go across the sun?
From what perspective? From Earth, you will never see Jupiter go across the Sun, as the Earth is much closer to the Sun than Jupiter.
How does height effect temperature of a place?
When you go higher up it gets colder. Then the lower you go it gets hotter because the closer you are to the inner core the hotter it gets.
How many miles does a comet travel per hour?
depends on the size and how close it is to the sun. the closer to the sun and the smaller the faster. if it is small and far from the sun it will go slower. the closer to the sun the more gravitaional pull.
