In the United States, summers are warmer than winters because

A) the Earth is much closer to the sun in summer.
B) the northern hemisphere is closer to the sun.
C) the sun's rays shine more directly onto these regions in summer.
D) there are usually fewer clouds in the troposphere in the summer.


C

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