"Which of the following characteristics of Earth's relationship to the Sun explains the existence of Earth's seasons? Choose all that apply: ANSWER: Earth's axis always points in the same direction relative to the stars_ Earth spins on its axis completing one rotation each day: Earth orbits around the Sun, completing one orbit each year: Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbital plane. Earth has a satellite called the Moon, which rotates around Earth. Correct art B What is the June solstice? ANSWER: The time of the year when Earth's geographic North and South Poles are leaning in similar ways toward the Sun the time of the year when Earth's geographic North Pole is leaning most directly toward the Sun the time of the year when Earth's geographic North Pole is leaning most directly away from the Sun Correct art C How does the inclination of Earth's axis change over the course of a year? ANSWER:"