GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the gravitational pull of the moon
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the distance between the Earth and the sun
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the tilt of the earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun
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the effect of tectonic plate movement on Earth’s oceans
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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. When the earth’s axis points away, winter can be expected.
Detailed explanation-2: -Earth’s axial tilt (also known as the obliquity of the ecliptic) is about 23.5 degrees. Due to this axial tilt, the sun shines on different latitudes at different angles throughout the year. This causes the seasons.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tilt of the Earth’s axis is the most important reason why seasons occur. The Earth’s movement around the Sun causes seasons. The Earth is always tilted to one side as it orbits the Sun. So, when the North pole tilts towards Sun, it’s summer in the Northern hemisphere and winter in the Southern hemisphere.