Winnipeg, Canada, is located near latitude 50N and Austin, Texas, is located near 30N, but Winnipeg receives slightly more solar radiation on the June solstice. Explain this apparent paradox
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The period of daylight at Winnipeg is over two hours longer and this compensates for the lower midday solar angle.
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What will be an ideal response?