Why are there seasons?
A) Earth gets closer and farther away from the Sun as it orbits annually.
B) Insolation varies annually because of the Earth's rotational tilt.
C) The Sun increases and decreases solar output annually based on the orbit.

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Seasons occur because the Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the Sun, causing varying angles of sunlight and daylight duration throughout the year.

Why Are There Seasons