If Earth's axis were not tilted, could any area have both a hot summer and a cold winter?
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The tilt of Earth's axis causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year. When one hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it receives more direct sunlight and experiences summer. When it is tilted away from the sun, Show more…
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