Which of the Following Events Might You Predict to Occur

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events might you predict to occur if the tilt of Earth's axis relative to its plane of orbit was increased to 33 1/2 degrees?

• A) Summers and winters in the United States would likely become warmer and colder, respectively.
• B) Winters and summers in Australia would likely become less distinct seasons.
• C) Seasonal variation at the equator might decrease.
• D) Both northern and southern hemispheres would experience summer and winter at the same time.
• E) Both poles would experience massive ice melts.

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