The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5° with respect to the plane of its orbit around the sun. Which of the following describes what would happen in middle latitudes if the angle was increased to 40°?

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The increase in Earth's tilt to 40° would exaggerate the seasonal temperature differences, leading to hotter summers and colder winters in middle latitudes. This is because a greater tilt would expose these regions to more direct sunlight during summer and less direct sunlight during winter.

The Earth Is Tilted at an Angle of 23