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Standard XII
General Knowledge
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Which of the following statements is the reason for 'Seasons' on the surface of the Earth?
  1. Rotation of the Earth
  2. Revolution of the Earth around the Sun
  3. The 23.5 degrees inclination of the Earth's rotation axis with respect to the plan of the ecliptic
  4. Revolution of Earth in elliptical orbit around the Sun

A
Rotation of the Earth
B
The 23.5 degrees inclination of the Earth's rotation axis with respect to the plan of the ecliptic
C
Revolution of Earth in elliptical orbit around the Sun
D
Revolution of the Earth around the Sun
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The earth has an axial tilt of 23.5 degrees which means that its rotation axis is inclined to its orbital axis at an angle of 23.5 degrees. This causes one pole of the earth to be directed more towards the Sun on one side of the orbit, and the other pole on the other side. This is the reason for occurrence of 'seasons' on earth.

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