WAEC Geography 2007 Question 14

Question 14

The Earth and Solar System

Seasonal changes in weather and climate are caused by

  1. A.rotation of the earth on its axis
  2. B.direct overhead sun on the Tropic of Cancer
  3. C.direct overhead sun on the Tropic of Capricorn
  4. D.revolution of the earth round the sun.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (revolution of the earth round the sun.)

Explanation

As the tilted earth revolves round the sun, the overhead sun shifts between the tropics, bringing the seasons.