Multiple choice

In which direction does the North Pole tilt when winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere?

  1. It tilts away from the Sun.

  2. It tilts towards the Sun.

  3. The Earth is sideways to the Sun.
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Explanation

Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted at its maximum angle away from the Sun. This results in shorter days and less direct sunlight in that hemisphere.

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