Question

2 this text describes what causes us to have seasons at different times of the year on different parts of the earth. what is one thing that causes seasons? a the shape of the earth b the oval - shaped orbit of the earth c the tilt of the earth d the distance between the earth and sun 3 the text says, although many people believe that we have summer when the

Explanation:

To determine the cause of seasons, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Earth's shape (nearly spherical) doesn't cause seasons.
• Option B: The Earth's orbit is elliptical, but this minor variation in distance isn't the main reason for seasons.
• Option C: The Earth's axial tilt (about 23.5 degrees) causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of solar radiation throughout the year, leading to seasons.
• Option D: The distance between Earth and the Sun changes slightly due to the elliptical orbit, but it's not the primary cause of seasons (e.g., Northern Hemisphere summer occurs when Earth is farther from the Sun in its orbit).

Answer:

C. the tilt of the Earth