Question

question 7 (2 points)
in one or more full sentences, explain why the seasons on uranus are more extreme than they are on earth.
(2 points)

Explanation:

Uranus has an extreme axial tilt of about 98 degrees, meaning it essentially rotates on its side relative to its orbital plane around the Sun. Unlike Earth, which has a moderate 23.5-degree tilt, this extreme orientation causes each pole of Uranus to face directly toward or away from the Sun for periods of up to 42 Earth years at a time. This leads to uninterrupted sunlight on one pole and total darkness on the other for decades, creating far more extreme seasonal temperature and lighting differences than Earth's relatively mild, annual seasonal shifts.

Answer:

Uranus has an extreme axial tilt of ~98 degrees (rotates on its side), so each pole faces the Sun continuously for up to 42 Earth years, resulting in uninterrupted sunlight or darkness for decades, creating far more extreme seasonal conditions than Earth's milder seasons from its 23.5-degree tilt.