The permanent tilt of the earth's axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause:
I. deflection of winds and ocean currents
II. differences in time between places on different meridians
III. varying length of day and night at different times of the year
IV. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year
A. II, III and IV
B. I and IV
C. III and IV
D. I, II and III
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The permanent tilt of the earth's axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause the varying length of day and night at different times of the year and changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year.Related Questions on Earth
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