Question

5. The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun. During the year, places in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience seasons because of the tilt of Earth on its axis.


Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Southern Hemisphere when the Earth is at Position B?

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It is winter because the southern part of Earth tilts away from the Sun.
It is summer because the northern part of Earth is tilted toward the Sun.
It is summer because Earth is farther away from the Sun.
It is winter because Earth is farther away from the Sun.

Answer 1

It is winter because the southern part of Earth tilts away from the Sun.