Which of the following causes seasons to occur on Earth?
A) the variation in proximity of the Earth to the sun at different times of the year
B) the angle of Earth's axis with respect to the sun, combined with its orbit around the sun
C) the distance between the Earth and the sun in winter versus in the summer
D) the variation or wobble of Earth's tilt during the year

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Seasons occur due to the tilt of Earth's axis in relation to its orbit around the sun, causing different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Which of the Following Causes Seasons to Occur on Earth