The Northern Hemisphere is warmer in its summer months because ________.
A. Earth is closer to the Sun during this time and the Sun is in the sky for a longer period of time
B. Earth is closer to the Sun during this time
C. the Sun is in the sky for a longer period of time and the Sun is more directly overhead during this time
D. the Sun is more directly overhead during this time
E. the Sun is in the sky for a longer period of time
Answer: C
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