How can days be short and cold in one hemisphere when they are long and hot in another

Days can be short and cold in one hemisphere based upon the distance from the sun

Example: its cold in california but warm in texas. Thats because the sun rays are closer to texas than they are to california

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there are isolated pockets of farming, generally around rivers and oases, which are used for irrigation.

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