Which region of the Earth receives the least amount of solar radiation during the winter solstice?

A. Southern Hemisphere
B. Northern Hemisphere
C. equatorial regions
D. between 30° North and 30° South
E. All of the Earth's regions receive the same amount of solar radiation during the winter solstice.


Answer: B

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