3. During July, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the summer season. Which answer best describes why this occurs?

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The Earth is closer to the sun in July and therefore has warmer weather.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receiving fewer daylight hours and less direct sunlight.

Answer 1

The best answer that describes why the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer in July is:

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more daylight hours, more direct sunlight, and warmer temperatures.