Suppose Earth's axis tilt was significantly greater than its current 23.5 degrees, but Earth's rotation period and orbital period were unchanged. Which statement below would not be true?
A)The length of each season (for example, the number of days from the summer solstice to the fall equinox)would be significantly longer than it is now.
B)Polaris would not be our North star.
C)The region of Earth where the Sun does not rise on the winter solstice would be larger (extending farther south)than it is now.
D)Summers and winters would be more severe (for example, hotter and colder, respectively)than they are now.

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If Earth's axis tilt was significantly greater than its current 23.5 degrees, the length of each season would actually be significantly shorter rather than longer. This is because a greater tilt would cause the seasons to be more extreme, with the sun's angle changing more rapidly as it moves across the sky. This means that the transition between seasons would be quicker, resulting in shorter seasons overall.

Suppose Earth's Axis Tilt Was Significantly Greater Than Its Current