Question
What causes the cycle of the seasons on Earth?
A.
The Earth’s distance from the Sun varies throughout the year meaning seasons change depending on how close or how far the Earth is from the Sun
B.
The tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis means that one hemisphere is closer to the Sun at certain times of the year and further away at others
C.
The sun is pretty far off-center within the earth's orbit, making the distance between earth and sun vary greatly throughout the year
D.
none of the above
A.
The Earth’s distance from the Sun varies throughout the year meaning seasons change depending on how close or how far the Earth is from the Sun
B.
The tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis means that one hemisphere is closer to the Sun at certain times of the year and further away at others
C.
The sun is pretty far off-center within the earth's orbit, making the distance between earth and sun vary greatly throughout the year
D.
none of the above
Answers
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The correct answer is **B. The tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis means that one hemisphere is closer to the Sun at certain times of the year and further away at others.**
The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) is what causes the different seasons. As the Earth orbits the Sun, this axial tilt results in varying angles of sunlight and differing lengths of daylight at different times of the year.
The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) is what causes the different seasons. As the Earth orbits the Sun, this axial tilt results in varying angles of sunlight and differing lengths of daylight at different times of the year.