Reason for the Seasons Quick Check

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Question
A diagram explaining the cause of the seasons shows the Earth in its orbit around the sun. What is the main factor in how the changing seasons occur?(1 point)
Responses

how close the Earth is to the sun
how close the Earth is to the sun

the speed at which the Earth rotates during the year
the speed at which the Earth rotates during the year

how fast the sun sends rays to the Earth
how fast the sun sends rays to the Earth

the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun
the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun

Correct response:

the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun