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Why Is It Colder on a Mountain if We're Closer to the Sun?
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Climbing a mountain can produce a curious sensation. While down the day is temperate, a few kilometers higher can become very cold and even snow. At first glance it seems strange: if the summit is closer to the Sun, shouldn’t it receive more heat? The answer is no. The difference of a few kilometers is minimal compared to the approximately 150 million kilometers that separate the Earth from the Sun. The cold in the mountain is explained mainly b…
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