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What is the main cause of Earth's different seasons?

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Earth's tilt and rotation

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Earth's tilt and revolution

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Earth's rotation and revolution

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Earth's tilt and spin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Earth's tilt and revolution

Tilt and revolution mark the amount of light received at different regions leading to different seasons.

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