Which of the following is true about the seasons on Uranus?
A)The seasons on Uranus are not unlike those on Earth or Mars.
B)The Uranian rotation axis produces some extreme seasonal effects.
C)Like Jupiter, Uranus has little tilt, with its equator always facing the Sun.
D)From the Uranian equator, the Sun would remain stationary all the time.
E)Uranus's weather will become less turbulent as equinox approaches in 2049.

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The Uranian rotation axis is tilted almost 98 degrees from the plane of orbit, causing extreme seasonal effects on the planet. During the summer and winter solstices, one pole faces towards or away from the Sun, causing long periods of sunlight or darkness. The equinoxes, where the rotation axis is perpendicular to the Sun, cause a more uniform distribution of sunlight across the planet. Therefore, option B is correct. The other options are incorrect as they either don't describe the seasonal effects on Uranus or are factually incorrect. Uranus has an extreme tilt of 98 degrees, so its rotation axis is almost parallel to the plane of its orbit. This causes the planet to experience extreme seasonal effects, with each pole experiencing 42 years of continuous summer sunlight and 42 years of perpetual darkness during its 84-year orbit around the Sun.

Which of the Following Is True About the Seasons on Uranus