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Factors That Affect Climate

Question 4 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

During which two months do both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive the same amount of energy from the Sun?

Answer
A
December and June
B
January and July
C
March and September
D
May and November

Explanation

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive roughly equal amounts of energy from the Sun during the equinoxes. These occur in March and September, when neither hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun more than the other. Therefore, the correct choice is March and September.

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