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When the northern half of the earth tilts toward the sun, what happens to the length of the day and night ? |
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Answer» Whichever hemisphere (the Northern or Southern Hemisphere) is tilted toward the sun receives more direct RAYS of sunlight (or rays that are closer to perpendicular or a 90° ANGLE). The hemisphere tilted toward the sun ALSO has more hours of daylight than the hemisphere that is tilted AWAY from the sun. Explanation: Whichever hemisphere (the Northern or Southern Hemisphere) is tilted toward the sun receives more direct rays of sunlight (or rays that are closer to perpendicular or a 90° angle). The hemisphere tilted toward the sun also has more hours of daylight than the hemisphere that is tilted away from the sun. |
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