Question

Changes causing the annual cycle of seasons and associated temperature changes are due to __________.

• A. The tilt of earth's axis relative to its orbit around the sun
• B. Heat emitted by the sun to the earth
• C. Both $A$ and $B$
  
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The tilt of earth's axis relative to its orbit around the sun

The tilt of earth's axis relative to its orbit around the sun results in predictable changes in the duration of daylight and the amount of sunlight received at any latitude throughout a year. These changes cause the annual cycle of seasons and associated temperature changes.