When the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, it is:

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The question asks about what happens when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, which relates to Earth's seasons.
Option 1: 'Daytime in the Northern hemisphere' — This is misleading because daytime length varies with latitude and season, not solely with the tilt toward the Sun. The key seasonal cue here is the hemisphere orientation, not simply more or less daylight.
Option 2: 'Winter in the Northern Hemisphere' — This would occur when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun, not toward it. When tilted toward the Sun, that hemisphere receives more direct sunlight and longer days.
Option 3: 'Summer in the Northern Hemisphere' — This aligns with the orbital tilt: when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, with longer days and more direct solar radiation.
Option 4: 'No answer text provided.' — This is clearly not a valid or informative option; it does not reflect the science of seasons.
In summary, the orientation of Earth's tilt relative to the Sun determines the season in each hemisphere. A tilt toward the Sun corresponds to summer in the Northern Hemisphere, while a tilt away corresponds to winter. The other options either misattribute daylight effects to the tilt, describe the opposite season, or are nonsensical as a choice.

Earth & Environmental Science 2025-26 4.2 Module 2-3 Assessment Honor Lock -S- (60 Minutes ASYNC)

When the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, it is:

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