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OSWALD

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If Earth's axis had no tilt, would we still have seasons? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following most likely explains why Venus does not have a global magnetic field like Earth?
 
  A) It does not have a metallic core.
  B) It has too thick of an atmosphere.
  C) Unlike Earth, Venus does not have a liquid outer core.
  D) Its rotation is too slow.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

We would no longer have seasons, because the Sun's light would hit at the same angle all throughout the year, depending only on where you lived. The slight change in distance between Earth and the Sun during the year would not produce much of an effect.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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