Question

Which of the following best explains the Suns rays that reach Earth during winter?

A.Rays from the Sun strike the hemisphere of Earth at lower angles tilted away from the Sun have cooler temperatures.
B.Rays from the Sun strike the hemisphere of Earth at higher angles tilted toward the Sun have cooler temperatures.
C.Rays from the Sun strike Earth at higher angles (closer to 90 degrees) cause the hemisphere of Earth tilted toward the Sun to have warmer temperatures.
D.Rays from the Sun strike Earth at lower angles (closer to 90 degrees) cause the hemisphere of Earth tilted away from the Sun to have warmer temperatures.

Answer 1

Answer: During the winter, the sun’s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot. Also, the long nights and short days prevent the Earth from warming up.

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