Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute to More Extreme

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT contribute to more extreme seasonal variations on Mars compared to Earth?

• A) Its orbital eccentricity is larger.
• B) Its spin axis is tilted more with respect to its orbital plane.
• C) Its atmosphere is much lower in density.
• D) All of the above contribute to Martian seasons being more extreme than seasons on Earth.

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