Earth Is Tilted 23

question 168

Multiple Choice

Earth is tilted 23.5° on its axis with respect to the sun.As Earth revolves around the sun, this tilt results in

• A) seasons that vary more near the poles than near the equator.
• B) seasons that vary more near the equator than near the poles.
• C) the Southern Hemisphere always receiving more light than the Northern Hemisphere.
• D) the Northern Hemisphere always receiving more light than the Southern Hemisphere.
• E) summer in the Northern Hemisphere when the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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Definitions:

NOIR

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