)Fig. 36.7 How the Sun’s rays hit the Earth Winter
It is winter in the part of the Earth that is tilted away from the Sun. This is because the Sun’s rays hit the Earth at a lower angle. This causes shorter days and spreads the heat energy from the Sun over a larger area, which leads to cooler temperatures.
The seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres are opposite to each other. ? TEST TUBE
6. In the northern hemisphere, winter begins in December. When does winter begin in the southern hemisphere?
Summer
It is summer in the part of the Earth that is tilted towards the Sun. This is because the Sun’s rays hit the Earth at a higher angle. This causes longer days and spreads the heat energy from the Sun over a smaller area, which leads to warmer temperatures.
Summer Winter
)Fig. 36.8 The angles at which the Sun’s rays hit Ireland in mid-winter and mid-summer
? TEST TUBE 7. When does summer begin in the northern hemisphere?
8. The Sun’s rays always hit the equator directly. What do you think temperatures would be like at the equator?