A diagram explaining the cause of the seasons shows the Earth in its orbit around the sun. What is the main factor in how the changing seasons occur?(1 point)

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how close the Earth is to the sun
how close the Earth is to the sun

the speed at which the Earth rotates during the year
the speed at which the Earth rotates during the year

the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun
the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun

how fast the sun sends rays to the Earth

1 answer

The main factor in how the changing seasons occur is the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun. This axial tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.