GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Season changes and days being longer in the summer are due to ____
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The earths tilt
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The earths rotation
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The Earths revolution
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The earth’s spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane. This is what causes the seasons. When the earth’s axis points towards the sun, it is summer for that hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-2: -As Earth revolves around the Sun, it rotates on its axis. Sometimes Earth tilts toward the Sun, which is when summer occurs. In the winter, Earth tilts away from the Sun. In North America, around June 21, Earth tilts on its axis toward the Sun.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the summer, the sun’s rays hit the Earth at a steep angle. The light does not spread out as much, thus increasing the amount of energy hitting any given spot.
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