What causes the cycle of seasons on earth? the tilt of earth’s axis the shape of earth’s orbit the direction of earth’s orbit the distance between earth and the sun

A. the tilt of Earth’s axis. just took the test

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Explanation:

The Short

Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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