Geography · Earth Movements and Seasons
During winter, the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun, leading to shorter days and lower temperatures. In summer, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, causing longer days and warmer temperatures. Which of the following explains the change of seasons?
- 1The Sun's varying energy output over the year
- 2The tilt of the Earth's axis combined with its revolution around the Sun✓
- 3Earth's varying distance from the Sun during its elliptical orbit
- 4Earth's rotation around its own axis
Correct answer
The tilt of the Earth's axis combined with its revolution around the Sun
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