Which of the following characteristics of Earth's relationship to the Sun explains the existence of Earth's seasons? Choose all that apply.
A) Earth orbits around the Sun, completing one orbit each year.
B) Earth has a satellite called the Moon, which rotates around Earth.
C) Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbital plane.
D) Earth's axis always points in the same direction relative to the stars.
E) Earth spins on its axis, completing one rotation each day
Answer:
A) Earth orbits around the Sun, completing one orbit each year.
C) Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbital plane.
D) Earth's axis always points in the same direction relative to the stars.
E) Earth spins on its axis, completing one rotation each day
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