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Seasonal variations on Earth occur due t...

Seasonal variations on Earth occur due to its

A

tilted axis

B

rotation around its own axis

C

revolution around sun

D

both (a) and (c)

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The revolution of our planet around the Sun and the tilt of its cause annual variations in the intensity and duration of temperatue, resulting in distinct seasons. These variations together with annual variation in precipitation account for the formation of major biomes such as desert, rain forest and tundra.
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