During a Period When the Earth's Orbital Tilt Is at a Minimum

question 52

Multiple Choice

During a period when the earth's orbital tilt is at a minimum, what would most likely to occur?

• A) There should be less seasonal variation between summer and winter.
• B) There would be more snowfall during the winter in polar regions.
• C) There would less of a likelihood of glaciers at high latitudes.
• D) There would be less seasonal variations at middle latitudes.

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