Select the correct answer.
In January, Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit. Yet the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter. Which statement explains this phenomenon?
A.
Earth completes one precession cycle in January every year.
B.
The Northern Hemisphere is located at high latitudes.
C.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.
D.
The eccentricity of Earth’s orbit is high in January.
E.
The obliquity or tilt of Earth is greater than 23.5° in January.