The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5° with respect to the plane of its orbit around the sun. Which of the following describes what would happen in middle latitudes if the angle was increased to 40°?
A. hotter summers and colder winters than at present
B. cooler summers and milder winters than at present
C. hotter summers and milder winters than at present
D. cooler summers and colder winters than at present
Answer: A
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