Suppose Earth's Tilt with Respect to the Ecliptic Plane Were

question 246

Multiple Choice

Suppose Earth's tilt with respect to the ecliptic plane were 25° instead of 23½°. What difference would this make? Which statement below is NOT true?

• A) Summer and winters would be more severe.
• B) The dates of vernal and autumnal equinox would change.
• C) The declinations of stars would change.
• D) The slant angle at which stars would set at a given latitude would not change.

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