Which of the following statements is true?
A)Both the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight on the equinoxes.
B)The Southern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight on the summer solstice.
C)The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight on the summer solstice.
D)Both the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight on the solstices.
E)Both A and C are true.

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On the equinoxes, both the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight because the sun is directly over the equator, making day and night approximately equal in length everywhere on Earth. The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight on the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21st, when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun.

Which of the Following Statements Is True