alleryStart learning →What mainly causes the seasons on Earth?
AThe tilt of Earth's axis
BEarth getting nearer the Sun
CThe Moon changing shape
DThe Sun changing size
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The tilt of Earth's axis
Earth's axis is tilted as it goes round the Sun, so each half gets more or less direct sunlight at different times.
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