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Why are winters more severe in Southern Hemisphere than in Northern Hemisphere? |
| A. | Earth is titled towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere |
| B. | Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight |
| C. | Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere |
| D. | Southern Hemisphere is less inhabited |
| Answer» A. Earth is titled towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere | |
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Explanation: The winter in the Southern Hemisphere occurs when the Northern hemisphere is tilted more toward the Sun. From the perspective of an observer on the Earth, the winter Sun has a lower maximum altitude in the sky than the summer Sun. |
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