The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of solar radiation on the

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During the spring equinox and autumnal equinox, the tilt of the Earth's axis is perpendicular to the sun's rays. This means that the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive equal amounts of solar radiation. On the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, receiving more solar radiation, while on the winter solstice, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun and receives more solar radiation.

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres Receive Approximately Equal Amounts of Solar