Which of the following positions would Earth be in if it were winter in the Northern Hemisphere? A.
1

B.
2

C.
3

D.
4

Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.