- Alaska is a state located in the united states of america
- United states is located in the northern hemisphere
- So, alaska is located in the northern hemisphere

- Alaska is located in the northern hemisphere
- Alaska is in winter season
- Winter is when a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
- Therefore, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun when alaska is in winter

- When a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun , that hemisphere receives less direct sunlight
- Winter is when a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
- So, a hemisphere tilting away from the sun causes the hemisphere to receive less direct sunlight

- The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun when alaska is in winter
- A hemisphere tilting away from the sun causes the hemisphere to receive less direct sunlight
- So, the northern hemisphere being tilted away from the sun causes alaska to receive less direct sunlight

So, the northern hemisphere being tilted away from the sun causes alaska to receive less direct sunlight
Q: In Alaska, there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter than in the summer. Which statement best explains why this difference occurs?
Context:
- Alaska is in winter season 
- Alaska is a state located in the united states of america 
- United states is located in the northern hemisphere 
- When a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun , that hemisphere receives less direct sunlight 
- Winter is when a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun