We experience seasons because:
A) Earth's equator is tilted relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun.
B) Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther from the Sun in the winter.
C) the length of the day is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter.
D) Earth moves with a slower speed in its orbit during summer and a faster speed during winter.

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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees relative to the plane of its orbit around the Sun. This tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year, which leads to changes in weather patterns and the formation of seasons. When a hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it receives more direct sunlight and experiences warmer temperatures, leading to summer. Conversely, when a hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, it receives less direct sunlight and cooler temperatures, leading to winter.

We Experience Seasons Because