Question 4%0D%0AA)%0D%0AUse this sentence: Earth is closest to the sun in January when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.%0D%0A%0D%0AHow is this possible? %0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance. %0D%0AThe angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe sun is heating the Northern Hemisphere more in winter, but it takes awhile for it to heat up.%0D%0AThe sun is heating the Northern Hemisphere more in winter, but it takes awhile for it to heat up.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe sun is smaller during the winter months.%0D%0AThe sun is smaller during the winter months.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt heats up to a higher temperature during the day, but it still ends up colder because the days are shorter.It heats up to a higher temperature during the day, but it still ends up colder because the days are shorter.
The angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance. In January, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, causing the sunlight to be spread over a larger area and resulting in lower temperatures despite being closest to the sun. This phenomenon is known as the tilt of the Earth's axis, which affects the seasons and temperatures in different parts of the world.
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In summary, Earth is closest to the sun in January when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere because of the angle at which the sun strikes the Earth, which is more important than the actual distance.
