The Sun: Earth's External Heat Engine SPN#33

Look at the animation to the left of the screen that shows the orbit of the Earth around the Sun. a) On Dec 21st, is the northern or southern hemisphere more lit up (and is therefore receiving more energy)? b) Note the angle of sunlight for the observer (shown in the bottom right window). Drag the observer to the southern hemisphere. ................
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