The amount of the Earth's surface receiving sunlight during the day is
A) the same in the northern and southern hemispheres during June.
B) less in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere during December.
C) more in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December.
D) less in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December.

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During December, the Earth's tilt causes the southern hemisphere to be more directly exposed to the sun, resulting in longer days and more sunlight for the southern hemisphere compared to the northern hemisphere.

The Amount of the Earth's Surface Receiving Sunlight During the Day