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

Explanation:

To determine what causes 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 cause of seasons.
• Option C: The Earth's axial tilt (about 23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of solar energy throughout the year, leading to seasons.
• Option D: The distance between Earth and Sun changes slightly due to the elliptical orbit, but it's not the primary cause of seasons (e.g., Earth is closest to the Sun in January, which is winter in the Northern Hemisphere).

Answer:

C. the tilt of the Earth