The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its plane of orbit is 23.5 degrees.Which of the following events might you predict to occur if the angle of tilt increased to 33 1/2 degrees?
A)Summers in the United States would likely become warmer.
B)Winters and summers in Australia would become indiscrete.
C)Seasonal variation at the equator might decrease significantly.
D)The North and South poles would experience massive ice melts.

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An increase in the angle of tilt would lead to more direct sunlight hitting the Earth's surface in the Northern Hemisphere during summer months, leading to warmer temperatures. This would especially be noticeable in the United States, which is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The other options are not necessarily true or likely to occur with an increase in the tilt of the Earth's axis.

The Tilt of the Earth's Axis Relative to Its Plane