If Earth's Axial Tilt Were to Decrease from 23

question 86

Multiple Choice

If Earth's axial tilt were to decrease from 23.5° to 21.5°,the following change in climate would result.

• A)winters would become colder.
• B)summers would become hotter.
• C)annual temperature ranges would become less extreme.
• D)temperatures would not change at all from season to season.
• E)climate would be no different than exists today.

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