The Earth Is Tilted at an Angle of 23

question 41

Multiple Choice

The earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5° with respect to the plane of its orbit around the sun.If the amount of tilt were increased to 40°,we would expect in middle latitudes

• A) hotter summers and colder winters than at present.
• B) cooler summers and milder winters than at present.
• C) hotter summers and milder winters than at present.
• D) cooler summers and colder winters than at present.
• E) no appreciable change from present conditions.

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Definitions:

High-Frequency

Refers to occurrences or operations that happen at a rapid pace or over short periods, often used in contexts like high-frequency trading in finance.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the process of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the process of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves and aiding in the transduction of sound into neural signals.

High-Frequency

Refers to electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths, often used in reference to waves that are higher than those of radio waves but lower than those of infrared light.