2007-07-04 02:05:40 · 6 answers · asked by midnite 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
the earths orbit is actually elliptical.so during the season when the earth is in the minor axis we are closer to the sun hence have short days.and during the seasons when earth is in the major axis we have long days
2007-07-04 04:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by goldie B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the tilt of the earth's axis that is responsible for the unequal day and night.Because of this tilt only, poles have daytime for six months and night time for six months continuosly.If the axis has no tilt and is exactly perpendicular to the plane of revolution around the sun, all places from the equator to poles will have equal day time and night times.
2007-07-07 19:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is due to the tilt of the axis of the Earth. This causes the sunlight to fall more directly on some parts of the Earth depending on the season.
2007-07-04 02:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by MensaMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth is tilted. As it moves around the sun, certain parts of the earth are tilted more in that direction, or more away from it. This results in more or less time exposed to the sun.
2007-07-04 02:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're referring to seasonal changes, then it is based on the axis of the earth as it travels around the sun.
2007-07-04 02:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by Wil H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the tilt of the earth, and the orbiting of earth around the sun and also the rotation of the earth.
hope that helps!!!
2007-07-04 02:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋