More of the Earth's surface would be too hot. Polar regions would melt, causing ocean levels to rise. Back to top Q uiz Click here for a Seasons quiz. Please use your browser's back button to return to the Seasons teacher's guide. The distance between the Earth and the Sun does not account for the seasons.
Seasons occur due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.
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