#3201
Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:31pm
Here is why it is so hot, DGG (from the Library of Congress):
?It is all about the tilt of the Earth?s axis. Many people believe that the temperature changes because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the Earth is farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun in January! The Earth?s movement around the sun causes the seasons, but it does not affect the temperatures during the seasons. During the summer, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a steep angle. The light does not spread out as much, thus increasing the amount of energy hitting any given spot. Also, the long daylight hours allow the Earth plenty of time to reach warm temperatures. During the winter, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot. Also, the long nights and short days prevent the Earth from warming up. Thus, we have winter!?
It is interesting to note that summer is hot not because the Earth moves towards the sun, but because the rays of the sun are more focused in summer and because longer days allow more time for heat to build up.
An analogy can be drawn here in favor of the importance of focus and hours of hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.
Also shown by this example is that friendships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply focus and time to keeping them strong.
When it is hot, think of why it is hot and get to work on the things that matter most to you in life.
?It is all about the tilt of the Earth?s axis. Many people believe that the temperature changes because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the Earth is farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun in January! The Earth?s movement around the sun causes the seasons, but it does not affect the temperatures during the seasons. During the summer, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a steep angle. The light does not spread out as much, thus increasing the amount of energy hitting any given spot. Also, the long daylight hours allow the Earth plenty of time to reach warm temperatures. During the winter, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot. Also, the long nights and short days prevent the Earth from warming up. Thus, we have winter!?
It is interesting to note that summer is hot not because the Earth moves towards the sun, but because the rays of the sun are more focused in summer and because longer days allow more time for heat to build up.
An analogy can be drawn here in favor of the importance of focus and hours of hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.
Also shown by this example is that friendships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply focus and time to keeping them strong.
When it is hot, think of why it is hot and get to work on the things that matter most to you in life.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
Updated On: 8/11/09 at 02:31 PM
