2. Why does the Kalahari Desert have seasons that are different from the Northern Hemisphere? (A) It is a dry desert. (B) It is very large. (C) It is in the Southern Hemisphere. (D) The rain comes in thunderstorms.

To determine why the Kalahari Desert has seasons that are different from the Northern Hemisphere, we need to analyze the options provided: (A) It is a dry desert. - While the Kalahari is indeed a dry desert, this characteristic does not directly explain the difference in seasons compared to the Northern Hemisphere. (B) It is very large. - The size of the desert does not inherently affect the seasonal patterns. Seasons are more influenced by geographical location rather than size. (C) It is in the Southern Hemisphere. - This is a key factor. The Kalahari Desert is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. For example, when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa. (D) The rain comes in thunderstorms. - While the Kalahari does experience rainfall during certain seasons, the nature of the rainfall does not explain the seasonal differences compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Based on this analysis, the correct answer is: **(C) It is in the Southern Hemisphere.**