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If the shape of the Earth's orbit were unaltered but its rotation axis were shifted so that it had no tilt with respect to the orbit, how would seasons be affected?
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Currently, the Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year. Show more…
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