How could changes in Earth's tilt influence global climate?
A. A maximum angle of tilt causes Earth to reflect more sunlight into space, causing an increase in glaciers.
B. A minimum angle of tilt causes high latitudes to receive less sunlight during the summer, causing an increase in glaciers.
C. A high angle of tilt causes the continents to move away from the poles, leading to more glaciers.
D. A high angle of tilt causes snow and ice to fall off the planet.
Answer: B
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