In the diagram below, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sunWhich statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?Group of answer choicesThe Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is coolerThe Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is coolerThe Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is warmerThe Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is warmer
Question
In the diagram below, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sunWhich statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?Group of answer choicesThe Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is coolerThe Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is coolerThe Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is warmerThe Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is warmer
Solution
The correct statement is: The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
Here's why:
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The Earth's tilt on its axis is the reason we have different seasons. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it's winter there.
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During winter, the sun's rays hit the Earth at a lower angle in the Northern Hemisphere. This means the solar energy is spread out over a larger area, and therefore is less intense.
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Less direct (or less intense) solar energy means less heat, so the Northern Hemisphere is cooler when it's tilted away from the sun.
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