Multiple Choice
If Earth's spin axis were perpendicular to Earth's orbital plane (the ecliptic plane) , then the seasons and seasonal variation would be:
A) very little different from the present seasons.
B) much faster (shorter seasons) , but less severe.
C) much more severe.
D) nonexistent.
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