Why Does Mars Have More Extreme Seasons Than Earth

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why does Mars have more extreme seasons than Earth?

• A)because it is farther from the Sun
• B)because it has a larger axis tilt
• C)because it has a much more eccentric orbit
• D)because it has more carbon dioxide in its atmosphere
• E)all of the above

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