Some places have more sunlight because of where they are on Earth! 🌍 The Earth is round and tilts a little, so some parts get more sun than others. Places near the middle (like the equator) get lots of sun all year round! ☀️
Other places, like the North and South Poles, get less sun because they are far from the middle. Sometimes, they even have days with no sun at all! ❄️
Some places get more sunlight because of the Earth's tilt and where they are located. 🌎 The Earth is tilted at about 23.5 degrees, which means some areas get direct sunlight while others get indirect sunlight.
Places near the equator get strong sunlight all year because the sun shines almost straight down on them. ☀️ Places closer to the poles get less sunlight because the sun's rays are spread out and weaker there.
Seasons also change how much sunlight a place gets. In summer, some places have longer days and more sunlight, while in winter, days are shorter. ❄️
The amount of sunlight a place gets depends on the Earth's axial tilt (23.5°), its latitude, and the time of year. 🌍 Places near the equator receive direct sunlight year-round, making them warmer and sunnier. ☀️
Higher latitudes (closer to the poles) get less direct sunlight because the sun's rays hit at an angle, spreading the energy over a larger area. This is why polar regions have long winters with little to no sunlight. ❄️
Seasons also play a role. During summer in either hemisphere, that part of the Earth is tilted toward the sun, resulting in longer days and more sunlight. In winter, it's tilted away, leading to shorter days.
Additionally, factors like altitude and cloud cover can affect how much sunlight reaches the ground. Mountains often get more sunlight than valleys because they're above the clouds! ⛰️