Use the information and table to answer the following question. The table shows the average temperatures for Atlanta, Georgia, recorded for 12 months.
AVERAGE MONTHLYTEMPERATURE INATLANTA, GEORGIA
Month Temperature
January7°C (45°F)
February8°C (47°F)
March13°C (55°F)
April17°C (62°F)
May21°C (69°F)
June26°C (78°F)
July26°C (79°F)
August27°C (80°F)
September23°C (74°F)
October17°C (63°F)
November12°C (53°F)
December7°C (46°F)
Why do the temperatures change over the months?
A. Because the Sun is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit. B. Because the Moon is tilted on its axis, it reflects more sunlight on Earth during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.
C. Because Earth is tilted on its axis, the stars reflect more light during different times of the Earth's yearly orbit.
D. Because Earth is tilted on its axis, parts of Earth get more hours of sunlight during different times of Earth's yearly orbit.