Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Why is Earth cooler in winter than in summer? | How can the absorption and reflection of energy in winter be described ?

In winter, sunlight arrives at a lower angle and days are shorter, so less solar energy reaches and warms the ground. Snow and ice also reflect more sunlight, meaning less energy is absorbed. Therefore, winter is described as having less energy absorbed and more energy reflected.

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