What is the December solstice?

A) the time of the year when Earth's geographic North Pole is leaning most directly toward the Sun
B) The time of the year when the Earth's geographic North and South Poles are leaning in similar ways toward the Sun.
C) the time of the year when Earth's geographic North Pole is leaning most directly away from the Sun


Answer: C) the time of the year when Earth's geographic North Pole is leaning most directly away from the Sun

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