Question

POSS

Use the following diagram to answer the question below.
G
Earth's orbit
H
F
Equator
E
A
Sun
B
D
С
Which of the following positions is experiencing winter in the southern hemisphere?
Position E
Position c
Position A
Position G

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Position C.

Step-by-step explanation

The image shows the translation of the Earth in which the different stations are shown according to the position of the Earth concerning the sun. Position A represents the equinox of March 21 in which the northern hemisphere is in the spring season, while the southern hemisphere is in autumn. Position C represents the solstice on June 21 in which the northern hemisphere is in summer, while the southern hemisphere is in winter. Position E represents the equinox of September 23 in which the northern hemisphere is in autumn, while the southern hemisphere is in spring. In position G it represents the solstice of December 21 in which the northern hemisphere is in winter, while the southern hemisphere is in summer. Therefore, the correct answer is C.