Winter/Summer Sun Angle

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Winter/Summer Sun Angle

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I know the sun angle, the earths tilt, causes summer and winter. Is this because of the distance the light has to travel in the atmosphere with a greater angle? If yes, what the difference in atmosphere distance between summer and winter?
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Re: Winter/Summer Sun Angle

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Hi - this forum is intended for K-12 students working on science projects. If your question is related to a student science project, please provide more details and we may be able to help. If not, there are other science forums online where you can probably find an answer to your question.
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