When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Why do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres never experience the same season at the same time? A. Earth is simply balancing out its temperatures so that no part of the planet gets too hot.

B. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is closer to the sun. When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the South Pole is closer to the sun.

C. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is closer to the moon. When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the South Pole is closer to the moon.

D. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is receiving more direct rays from the sun. When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere is receiving more direct rays from the sun.