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In January, Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit. Yet the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter. Which statement explains this phenomenon?

A. Earth completes one precession cycle in January every year.
B. The eccentricity of Earth's orbit is high in January.
C. The obliquity or tilt of Earth is greater than 23.5° in January.
D. The Northern Hemisphere is located at high latitudes.
E. The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.



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The tilt of Earth's axis explains why the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter in January despite being closest to the Sun.


Explanation:

Earth's closest distance to the Sun in January causes the Northern Hemisphere to experience winter due to the 23.5° tilt of Earth's axis. This tilt results in varying sunlight exposure in different seasons, with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurring when it is tilted away from the Sun.


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