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what changes occur from the june solstice to the september equinox?

□ the north end of the rotation axis still points away from the sun, but it does so less and less.

□ the north end of the rotation axis still points toward the sun, but it does so less and less.

□ the northern hemisphere starts to receive less solar energy.

□ the northern hemisphere starts to receive more solar energy.

Explanation:

1. Recall the positions of Earth's axis during June solstice (Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, axis points most toward Sun) and September equinox (axis is neither toward nor away as much, leading to equal day/night).
2. From June solstice to September equinox:

• The north end of the rotation axis still points toward the Sun but less intensely (since we move toward equinox, the tilt toward Sun decreases).
• As the tilt toward Sun decreases, the Northern Hemisphere receives less solar energy (since the angle of sunlight becomes less direct, reducing energy input).
• The first option is wrong (axis points toward Sun in June, not away). The fourth option is wrong (energy decreases, not increases).

Answer:

B. The north end of the rotation axis still points toward the Sun, but it does so less and less.
C. The northern hemisphere starts to receive less solar energy.