The present-day tilt of Earth's axis of rotation is 23.5°. What would be a result of less tilt, as shown here?





A) High latitudes would receive less direct sunlight during the summer, causing cooler temperatures

B) A decrease in glaciers

C) More hours of sunlight on the equator, resulting in warmer global temperatures

D) All of these are correct.


A) High latitudes would receive less direct sunlight during the summer, causing cooler temperatures

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