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)Summers and winters would be more severe (for example,hotter and colder,respectively)than they are now.
B)The region of Earth where the Sun does not rise on the winter solstice would be larger (extending farther south)than it is now.
C)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.
D)Polaris would not be our North star.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Earth's axis tilt was significantly greater, the length of each season would not necessarily be longer. Season length is determined by the position of the Earth in its orbit and the angle of the Earth's axis with respect to its orbit, not just the angle of the axis itself. Therefore, the statement that the length of each season would be significantly longer than it is now would not necessarily be true.

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