The Present-Day Tilt of Earth's Axis of Rotation Is 23

question 39

Multiple Choice

The present-day tilt of earth's axis of rotation is 23.5º. What would be the result of less tilt, as shown here?

• A) high latitudes would receive less direct sunlight during the summer, causing cooler temperatures
• B) a decrease in glaciers
• C) more hours of sunlight on the equator, resulting in warmer global temperatures
• D) all of these

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