If the Earth's axis were tilted by 35°, instead of its actual tilt, how would the seasons be different than they are currently?
A) The seasons would remain the same.
B) Summers would be colder.
C) Winters would be shorter.
D) Winters would be colder.
E) Summers would be shorter.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the Earth's axis was tilted by 35°, winters would be colder. This is because the tilt of the Earth determines the angle at which sunlight hits different parts of the Earth's surface. With a greater tilt, the areas that are already experiencing less direct sunlight in winter would receive even less, leading to colder temperatures. The other options are incorrect because changing the tilt would alter the length and intensity of seasons in opposite or different ways.

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