When Earth is closest to the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is in winter. (20 points) Why is this true? (10 points) Because the Earth is tilted and that causes the seasons. In one region it will be summer and the other will be winter and that because of the direction the Earth is tilted in.  Given the effects of precession, will this still be the case in 13,000 years? Explain your answer. (10 points)

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 When Earth is closest to the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is in winter. (20 points)

  1. Why is this true? (10 points)
  • Because the Earth is tilted and that causes the seasons. In one region it will be summer and the other will be winter and that because of the direction the Earth is tilted in. 
  1. Given the effects of precession, will this still be the case in 13,000 years? Explain your answer. (10 points)
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