Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience spring in March, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences fall?

A. The Sun is directly overhead in the Northern Hemisphere in March.

B. The Southern Hemisphere receives more direct rays from the Sun in March.

C. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres get the same amount of energy from the Sun in March.

D. The Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight hours than the Southern Hemisphere in March.

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Jasmine Nash

Biology

1 June, 11:44

Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience spring in March, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences fall?

A. The Sun is directly overhead in the Northern Hemisphere in March.

B. The Southern Hemisphere receives more direct rays from the Sun in March.

C. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres get the same amount of energy from the Sun in March.

D. The Northern Hemisphere receives more daylight hours than the Southern Hemisphere in March.

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Gaige Chang · Answer 1

The correct option is C. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres get the same amount of energy from the Sun in March.

Explanation:

The hemisphere which is tilted towards the Sun will receive more of the Sun's radiation. This hemisphere will have longer days and more temperature. The hemisphere which is tilted away from the Sun will experience winter and will have shorter days.

When Northern hemisphere experiences spring, none of the two hemispheres is tilted toward or away from the Sun. Both the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere experience 12 hours sunlight and 12 hours of the night.

Eden Bradford · Answer 2

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres get the same amount of energy from the Sun in March.