Compared to a period when the Earth's orbital tilt has an intermediate value, which of the following statements probably refers to a period when the Earth's orbital tilt is at a minimum?
A. There would be a greater likelihood of glaciers at high latitudes.
B. There would be more seasonal variations at middle latitudes.
C. There would be more seasonal variations between summer and winter.
D. Less snow would probably fall during the winter in the polar regions.
Answer: A
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