why does the sun not set in Greenland in summer, and does not rise in winter? why is the land cold throughout the year? hots
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This unique phenomenon happens due to the tilted earth's axis.
Explanation:
- Greenland is on the poles and there is a gradual change of 6 months happens between the arctic circles and poles.
- As Greenland is partially in this area, so the region faces sunlight for 6 months and then darkness for the other six months.
- It is always cold because it is on the poles where land receives minimum heat from the sun.
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Greenland situated near the poles so one cannot experience sunshine in six months and for the next 6 months, sun shines for a long period.
Explanation:
- Greenland is the Danish island territory which situated near the North pole.
- In March 21 which is equinox, sun is overhead in the equator, sunlight is received in equal distribution around the world.
- In September 23, which is Summer Solstice, sun is overhead in tropic of cancer in the Northern hemisphere so sun will shine for a very long duration during the day.
- In December 22, the sun rays over head at the Tropic of Capricorn which is situated in the Southern hemisphere, so sun never shines at Greenland.
- It will remain wintery and Greenland soil is covered by thick ice sheets.
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