Question

Kevin travels from the United States to Australia for the winter, but when he gets there it feels more like summer. Which statement explains this?
A) The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing an equinox.
B) The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing an equinox.
C) The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, so it is summer in Australia.
D) The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so it is summer in Australia.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Explanation:

Kevin travels from the United States to Australia for the winter, but when he gets there it feels more like summer. Which statement explains this? The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. When it is winter, the United States receives the least direct solar energy, as compared with the rest of the year.