How does the tilt of the earth's axis explain changes in temperature from one season to another in the temperate zone?

say its winter here in the us and u didn't like it so u went to Australlia. It was warm their.it was because that side of the earth was facing the sun and it was warmer.

The tilt of the Earth's axis is one of the key factors that explain changes in temperature from one season to another in the temperate zone. To understand this, we need to know a little bit about Earth's axial tilt and its effect on sunlight distribution.

The Earth's axis is tilted approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This means that as the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the planet receive varying amounts of sunlight at different times of the year.

During the two equinoxes (around March 21 and September 23), when the Earth is not tilted towards or away from the Sun, sunlight is distributed evenly on both hemispheres of the planet. This leads to roughly equal lengths of day and night, resulting in more moderate temperatures in the temperate zones.

However, during the two solstices (around June 21 and December 21), the Earth's tilt causes uneven distribution of sunlight. In the temperate zone, when it is summer, the hemisphere tilted towards the Sun receives more direct sunlight and experiences longer days. This leads to higher amounts of solar energy reaching the surface, resulting in warmer temperatures. Conversely, during winter, the hemisphere tilted away from the Sun receives less direct sunlight and experiences shorter days, leading to lower amounts of solar energy and cooler temperatures.

The changing angle of the Sun's rays due to the tilt of the Earth's axis also plays a role. In summer, the Sun appears higher in the sky, resulting in more concentrated sunlight that heats up the surface more effectively. In winter, the Sun appears lower in the sky, causing the sunlight to be spread out over a larger area and thus less intense.

In summary, the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the temperate zone to experience different seasons by changing the amount and intensity of sunlight received throughout the year.

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http://www.ducksters.com/science/seasons.php

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/climate/cli_seasons.html

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