When it is January and winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is ____ in the Southern Hemisphere.
A) January and summer
B) January and winter
C) July and winter
D) July and summer

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are opposite to each other due to the Earth's axial tilt. Therefore, when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. January falls in the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it is the middle of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. So, the correct answer is A) January and summer.

When It Is January and Winter in the Northern Hemisphere