Because of the tilt of the earth on its axis, places near the equator a. have a cooler climate than places near the poles b. have a lesser amount of sunlight than places near the poles c. receive more direct sunlight than places near the poles d. receive less direct sunlight than places near the poles

An ecologist studied the same species of deer during the summer and the winter. she noticed that during the summer, when there was plenty of food, the deer were energetic and playful. however, during winter when food was scarce, the deer moved more slowly and did not run unless they needed to escape a predator. which scientific fact is best supported by her observations?