Multiple choice

Earth's revolution around the Sun causes which of the following patterns?

  1. day and night

  2. seasonal changes

  3. length of shadows

  4. ocean tides

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B Correct answer
Explanation

As Earth revolves around the Sun on its tilted axis, different parts of the planet receive varying amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year. This cycle of revolution and tilt is what creates our seasonal changes. Earth's rotation on its axis, not its revolution, causes day and night.