Question

The figure above shows the Earth at two different positions in its orbit around the Sun. Which position corresponds to summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

A.

position B

B.

position A

C.

both position A and position B

D.

neither position A nor position B

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Position B.

Explanation:

In the summer the northern hemisphere is closer to the Sun so it's Position B.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

In position A, the Southern Hemisphere is exposed to more direct rays from the Sun than the Northern Hemisphere. This corresponds to summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

In position B, the Northern Hemisphere is exposed to more direct rays from the Sun than the Southern Hemisphere. This corresponds to summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Since Texas is in the Northern Hemisphere, the correct answer is position B.

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