- A: Incorrect. Earth’s distance from the sun does not cause seasons; in fact, Earth is closest to the sun in January (winter in the Northern Hemisphere).
- B: Incorrect. This describes day and night due to rotation, not seasons.
- C: Incorrect. Earth’s axial tilt does not change as it orbits; it remains constant at about 23.5 degrees.
- D: Correct. Seasons are caused by Earth’s axial tilt and its orbit around the sun, which causes one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight during part of the year, resulting in summer, while the other receives less, resulting in winter.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reason for the seasons worksheet.
