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Why is it summer in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?


A

The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere.

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B

The Northern Hemisphere is "on top" of Earth and therefore receives more sunlight.

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and receives more direct sunlight.

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun and receives more indirect sunlight.

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