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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

A. The Earth moves toward the Sun.
B. The Earth is tilted 23.5° on its axis.
C. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
D. The Earth's atmosphere changes its thickness.
E. All of the above
F. none of the above

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Answer: B. The Earth is tilted 23.5° on its axis.

Explanation: Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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B is the correct answer
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