Multiple choice

If the earth’s axis were perpendicular to the plane of its orbit and the circle of illumination would pass right through the poles which of the following would not happen?

  1. No change of seasons will take place

  2. Days and nights would be equal throughout the year

  3. The North Pole will always be in daylight.

  4. The North pole will always be in the dark
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Explanation

If the axis were perpendicular to the orbit, the circle of illumination would pass through the poles, resulting in 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness everywhere on Earth every day. Therefore, the North Pole would experience a cycle of day and night, not permanent darkness or permanent daylight.

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