If Earth's Axis Were Tilted at 90 Degrees Rather Than

question 119

Multiple Choice

If Earth's axis were tilted at 90 degrees rather than the current 23.5 degrees,parallel to the path of Earth's orbit,what would occur?

• A) The Earth would not experience seasons.
• B) All places on Earth would experience 6 months of darkness each year.
• C) The Sun would rise and set every 12 hours all year long.
• D) All of the above

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