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In the southern hemisphere, the sun appears lowest in the sky on June 21 ... the

beginning of Winter ... and highest in the sky on December 21 ... the beginning of

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This effect causes winds to turn westward in the lower northern hemisphere?

The Coriolis effect is responsible for causing winds to turn westward in the lower northern hemisphere. This phenomenon is a result of the Earth's rotation, which deflects moving objects to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.


Why does the sun seem to climb higher in the sky in June than in December?

The sun's apparent height in the sky varies throughout the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. In June, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, causing it to appear higher in the sky. In December, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, making it appear lower in the sky.


In winter does the Southern Hemisphere south end of Earths axis is tilted away from the sun?

Yes, in winter, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun. This tilt results in shorter daylight hours and lower solar angle, leading to cooler temperatures. Consequently, countries in the Southern Hemisphere experience winter during the months of June to August.


What constellation looks like a cross?

The constellation known as the Southern Cross or Crux looks like a cross. It is composed of four main stars and one minor star, and is visible throughout the southern hemisphere and the lower latitudes of the northern hemisphere.


How is the surface of the northern half of the mars different from its southern half?

The surface of the northern half of Mars is lower in elevation and has more plains, while the southern half is higher in elevation with more rugged terrains, such as large volcanoes and deep valleys. The southern hemisphere also has a thicker crust and older terrains compared to the northern hemisphere.

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Is sun higher or lower in winter?

The sun is lower in the sky during winter due to the tilt of Earth's axis. This results in shorter days and less direct sunlight reaching the surface in the Northern Hemisphere where winter occurs from December to February.


Why are the days so short in December?

The northern hemisphere has less daylight because the northern hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun. The Sun then appears to be lower and does not spend as much time above the horizon. However, the southern hemisphere is leaning towards the sun, so it has more hours of daylight in December, and it is summer there. Mid-summer in the northern hemisphere, when the northern hemisphere is leaning towards the sun, means more hours of daylight, while the southern hemisphere has less, because it is leaning away and in its winter.


Is Orion in the south?

Orion is visible in both the northern and southern hemispheres, but it appears higher in the sky in the northern hemisphere and lower in the southern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, Orion can be seen best during the months of June and July.


Which hemisphere is the least populated?

The Southern Hemisphere is generally less populated compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Antarctica, located in the Southern Hemisphere, has no permanent residents, contributing to the overall lower population density in this part of the world.


Northen Hemisphere. If you were positioned a bit further south would the curve traced out by the sun be higher or lower in the sky?

In the Northern Hemisphere the curve would be higher, in the Southern Hemisphere it would be lower.


Are the Sun's rays more or less concentrated in December?

The Sun's rays are less concentrated in December in the northern hemisphere because the Sun is lower in the sky, resulting in a larger area over which the sunlight is distributed. Conversely, in the southern hemisphere, the Sun's rays are more concentrated in December due to the higher angle of incidence.


In what month is the northern hemisphere most tilted away from the sun?

That will depend on where you live. If you are in the Northern Hemisphere it appears lowest in December. The further north you are, the lower it looks. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere it appears lowest in June. The further south you are, the lower it looks.


What two halves is the earth divided in?

Hemisphere: Is the center line that divides the world in half vertically Equator: Is the center line that divides the world horizontally. Both of these lines are imaginary lines drawn up on maps and globes.


Which hemisphere has the population less dense north or south?

On average, the Southern Hemisphere tends to have lower population density compared to the Northern Hemisphere. This is mainly because the Southern Hemisphere has large areas of sparsely populated land, such as deserts and oceans, while the Northern Hemisphere has more densely populated regions like Europe and Asia.


Why does the heat equator move farther into the Northern Hemisphere in July than it moves into the Southern Hemisphere in January?

There is more land surface in the Northern Hemisphere and land has a lower specific heat than water therefore warming faster than the vast oceans of the Southern Hemisphere.


What is the lower most part of the globe?

The South Pole is the exact lowest point but the lower most part would be the southern hemisphere.


What are two continents that are located entirely within the Southern hemisphere?

There are two continents completely in the southern hemisphere: Antarctica and Australia.South America is mostly in the southern hemisphere. Lower Africa and the islands of Indonesia in Asia are also south of the equator. Only Europe and North America are exclusively in the northern hemisphere.Antarctica and Australia.