A Andrew S Guest Apr 24, 2009 #1 The tilt of the axis. In winter the Sun's rays hit the ground at a shallower angle than during summer. Since the same power is distributed over a wider area, it is going to be colder.
The tilt of the axis. In winter the Sun's rays hit the ground at a shallower angle than during summer. Since the same power is distributed over a wider area, it is going to be colder.
A afoolforlove New member Apr 24, 2009 #2 What is the cause for the seasons? the rotation of the earth earth's tilted axis earth's distance from the sun heating of the equatorial regions
What is the cause for the seasons? the rotation of the earth earth's tilted axis earth's distance from the sun heating of the equatorial regions
