Why is it summer in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) The Northern Hemisphere is "on top" of Earth and therefore receives more sunlight during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
B) The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun and receives more indirect sunlight during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
C) The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and receives more direct sunlight during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
D) It isn't: both hemispheres have the same seasons at the same time.
E) The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere during the Northern hemisphere summer.
C) The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and receives more direct sunlight during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
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