Multiple choice

Which one of the following is responsible for the change of seasons over the surface of earth?

  1. Rotation of earth

  2. Revolution of earth

  3. Inclination of earth

  4. Declination of earth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The revolution of Earth around the Sun (annual orbit) is the primary cause of seasons. As Earth orbits, different hemispheres receive varying amounts of solar radiation throughout the year due to the tilt of Earth's axis.

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