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Landforms of the Earth and Internal Forces

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The summer and winter season in a year are caused by __________.

A

aphelion (farthest) and perihelion (nearest) positions of the Earth from the Sun during the annual revolution

B

rotation of the Earth on its axis

C

variation in solar insolation

D

revolution of the Earth on its inclined axis

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Correct option is D. revolution of the Earth on its inclined axis

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