Question

You travel for winter vacation to Australia from India. What type of climate will be there in Australia? Give reasons to support your answer.

Answer 1

Reason:

• The earth's axis is tilted at 23½°, and because of this inclination, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun in December and January.
• As a result, Australia (which is in the Southern Hemisphere) has its summer season when India (in the Northern Hemisphere) has winter.

Climate in Australia:

• Hot and warm temperatures typical of summer.
• Longer days and shorter nights.
• For example, people in Australia go to beaches and celebrate Christmas with barbecues in warm weather.