The Earth Is Tilted at an Angle of 23

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5° with respect to the plane of its orbit around the sun. Which of the following describes what would happen in middle latitudes if the angle was increased to 40°?

• 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

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