If Earth's axis were tilted at 30°, the daylight hours in Washington, D.C., in June would
A) remain the same.
B) be greater.
C) be less.
D) be equal to the hours of darkness.

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The tilt of Earth's axis affects the distribution of sunlight received by different parts of the planet throughout the year. A tilt of 30°, compared to the current tilt of about 23.5°, would exaggerate the differences between seasons. In June, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, Washington, D.C., would receive more direct sunlight for a longer period of the day, resulting in greater daylight hours.

If Earth's Axis Were Tilted at 30°, the Daylight Hours