If the Tilt (Obliquity)of the Earth Increased

question 109

Multiple Choice

If the tilt (obliquity) of the Earth increased

• A) summers would be hotter in the Southern Hemisphere and cooler in the Northern Hemisphere.
• B) winters would be colder in the Northern Hemisphere and warmer in the Southern Hemisphere.
• C) the Northern Hemisphere would receive more solar radiation annually than the Southern Hemisphere.
• D) seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would increase.
• E) seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would decrease.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, favoring clear rules and stability.

Individualism-Collectivism

A dimension of cultural variation that reflects the degree to which a society emphasizes individual goals and self-expression versus group goals and interdependence.

Masculinity-Femininity

A dimension of culture that reflects the distribution of emotional roles between the genders; it contrasts competitiveness versus care and quality of life.

Power Distance

The degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power.