Question

which statement best describes the conditions for earth at position 1 in the diagram? read the entire answer choice before making your selection.
(1 point)
○ the northern hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and the north pole is tilted away from the sun.
○ there are an equal number of hours of daylight and nighttime in the northern hemisphere because earth’s axis is not tilted in this position.
○ there are an equal number of hours of daylight and nighttime in the northern hemisphere, and the north pole is tilted away from the sun.
○ the northern hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and earth’s axis does not tilt at this position

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze Earth's position (position 1) in its orbit around the Sun. The diagram shows Earth's orbit, and we know about Earth's axial tilt and its effect on daylight.

1. Analyze Option 1: The Northern Hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and the North Pole is tilted away from the sun. This matches winter solstice conditions (when Northern Hemisphere has least daylight, North Pole tilted away).
2. Analyze Option 2: Earth’s axis is always tilted (≈23.5°), so saying axis is not tilted is wrong. Eliminate.
3. Analyze Option 3: Equal daylight/night (equinox) happens when axis tilt is neither toward nor away. Position 1 is not an equinox, and North Pole tilted away contradicts equal day/night. Eliminate.
4. Analyze Option 4: Earth’s axis is always tilted, so “axis does not tilt” is wrong. Eliminate.

So the correct option is the first one.

Answer:

The Northern Hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and the North Pole is tilted away from the sun.