The different seasons of the year are caused by the
A) tilt of the Earth's axis as the Earth travels around the Sun.
B) rotation of the Earth around the Sun.
C) rotation of the Earth on its axis.
D) rotation of the moon around the Earth.
E) gravitational pull of the moon as it travels around the Earth.

Question

The different seasons of the year are caused by the
A) tilt of the Earth's axis as the Earth travels around the Sun.
B) rotation of the Earth around the Sun.
C) rotation of the Earth on its axis.
D) rotation of the moon around the Earth.
E) gravitational pull of the moon as it travels around the Earth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Seasons are different due to differences in received solar energy, which drives differences in weather.

The Different Seasons of the Year Are Caused by the