At the time of the winter solstice (the start of winter) the sunlight is at a lower angle and thus is ____ than(as) in the start of summer in the northern hemisphere.
A)less intense
B)more intense
C)the same intensity

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During the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, the sunlight is at a lower angle due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, and it has to pass through more of the Earth's atmosphere, which scatters some of the light, reducing its intensity. Therefore, the sunlight is less intense during the winter solstice than in the start of summer.

At the Time of the Winter Solstice (The Start of Winter)