Because of the tilt of the earths axis. For example, people in the northern hemishpere are further away from the sun during winter, while people in the southern hemisphere are closer during their winter and vice versa. People living on the equator don't notice these changes as they live on the 'tilt axis''. The stay a semi constant distance from the sun all year round as the earth tilts. Just imagine a see-saw. You on one end, a friend on the other. The middle is the equator.
2006-08-10 05:47:22
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answered by TK 3
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why is there such little change with seasons for people living in the equator? Because of the way the earth revolves around the sun; the middle is the fattest, so is less likely to be affected by extremes.
Someone once explained it to me using an orange for the sun, and an apple for the earth, but it was too long ago! I fogot how to explain it clearly!
Try rotating them on a parallel course to real Earth and Sun (use a lemon for the moon, if you like. It doesn't help anything, but looks pretty!) and you'll probably get the picture! Then, please explain it me!
Good Luck!
2006-08-10 05:50:15
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answered by kiteeze 5
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Look at a model of the earth traveling round the sun. The tilt of the earth and the bulge in the middle means that the equator is always neerer the sun. Seasonal differences in the far North and South are due to being further away from the sun and the warmth it gives.
2006-08-10 05:45:58
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answered by meshan 3
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the tilt of the Earth isn't noticed in the middle
It's always in relatively the same position with relation to the sun year round versus the poles which tilt towards the sun in summer and away in the winter
2006-08-10 05:41:33
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answered by Jake S 5
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the sun goes straight over them and it's very hot , 12 hrs day light and 12 hrs darkness. and sun shines most of the time.
2006-08-10 05:44:27
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answered by Anonymous
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English please.
2006-08-10 05:42:32
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answered by Bob The Builder 5
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