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Why do the south facing sides of a building receive more sunlight than the north?
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∙ 13y ago
Because we live in the Northern Hemisphere. The most sun exposure on Earth is at the Equator so in the Northern Hemisphere, the southern-facing windows have the largest angle facing the sun while the northern-facing windows face away from the sun. In the Southern Hemisphere, this is the opposite.
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What parts of earth receive up to 24 hours of sunlight a day?
North of the arctic circle, or south of the antarctic circle, but only at certain times of the year.
Why do aloes prefer to grow on a north facing slope rather than the south facing slope?
Why do aloes prefer to grow on a north facing slope rather than on a South facing slope
Where on earth do they have 24 hour days and 24 hour nights?
There are areas on Earth that can receive 24 hours of day and 24 hours of night - but not at the same time. North of 66 1/2 degrees latitude N. (the Arctic Circle) will receive 24 hours of sunlight during the middle of the summer. During the middle of winter this same area will receive no sunlight. During these 2 seasons it is just the opposite south of 66 1/2 degrees S. latitude (Antarctic Circle). This is all due to the tilt of the earth's axis and if it is tilted towards or away from the sun.
How can 4 turns put a figure back in its original position?
Well if each turn is 90° or a multiple of 90°, then it will have turned 360° or a multiple of 360°, which is a complete circle. So if you are facing North, and turn 90° to the right, then you are facing East. Another 90° and you're facing South. Turn 90° for the third time, and you're facing West. The fourth 90° turn to the right, and you're back facing North, again.
What is different about the areas above the Arctic Circle?
Above the Arctic Circle, locations will experience at least one 24-hour period of sunlight per year as well as at least one 24-hour period with no sunrise at all. The tilt of the Earth means that when the noon Sun is directly overhead a point above the equator, the North Pole receives 24 hours of sunlight. When the noon Sun is directly overhead a point south of the equator, the North Pole gets no sunlight at all. The closer a point is to the North Pole, the more days it has per year with either 24 hours of sunlight or 24 hours of night. At the North Pole, there is a 6-month period of constant daylight and a 6-month period with no daylight. (However, it can get somewhat bright during daytime hours in early spring and late fall when the Sun is just slightly below the horizon.)
Can apartments facing north receive satellite signals?
It is possible for apartments facing north to obstruct satellite signals. Any dwelling to the north of the apartment building might have their satellite signal obstructed if the building is very tall.
Why are the south-facing sides of buildings often warmer and drier than the north facing sides?
because the south-facing sides receives more sunlight than the north-facing sides.
Why are the South- facing sides of buildings often warmer and drier than the North- facing sides?
because the south-facing sides receives more sunlight than the north-facing sides.
Why are the South facing sides of buildings often warmer and drier than the North facing sides?
because the south-facing sides receives more sunlight than the north-facing sides.
On what day does North America receive the most sunlight?
summer solstice
Do South America and North America receive the same amount of sunlight?
No
What causes the north pole and Antarctica to have polar climates?
They do not receive direct sunlight
What is the function of soor opens facing north in Stevenson screen?
protect thermometer from direct sunlight
Why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the north pole receive no solar radiation in December?
Because In December the north pole points away from the sun and does not receive any sunlight
Why are solar panels placed on south facing roofs?
They are placed facing the equator so they can catch the most sunlight. This means facing south in the northern hemisphere, and facing north in the southern hemisphere.
How many hours of sunlight does the north pole receive during the winter solstice?
i think its 20
How many hours of sunlight do latitudes north of the Arctic Circle receive on December 21?
Zero
