If Earth's Axis Were Tilted by 5 $\degree$ Instead of Its Actual Tilt, How Would the Seasons Be

question 96

Multiple Choice

If Earth's axis were tilted by 5 $\degree$ instead of its actual tilt, how would the seasons be different than they are currently?

• A) The seasons would remain the same.
• B) Summers would be warmer.
• C) Winters would last longer.
• D) Winters would be warmer.
• E) Summers would last longer.

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Definitions:

Depolarizing Current

An electrical current that reduces the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Action Potential

is a rapid change in the electrical potential of the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.

Neurons

Nerve cells specialized for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body and brain.