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Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to

  1. the earth’s rotation on its axis
  2. the earth’s revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
  3. latitudinal position of the place
  4. revolution of the earth on a tilted axis

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • Revolution of the Earth on a tilted axis causes seasons or variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season.

Diagram illustrating Earth's revolution around the Sun on a tilted axis, showing four key positions corresponding to solstices and equinoxes with dates labeled. It highlights seasonal changes in Northern and Southern Hemispheres using arrows, Earth tilt angles, and labels for summer and winter solstices as well as spring and autumn equinoxes.

Answer: (d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis; Difficulty Level: Easy
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