If the axis of rotation of the earth were extended into space then it would pass close to

The moon

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The sun

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The pole star

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The centre of mass of all the planets in the solar system

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Solution

The correct option is B The pole star
A pole star is a visible star, which lies approximately directly overhead when viewed from the earth's north pole. In practice, the term pole star usually refers to Polaris, which is the current northern pole star, also known as the north star. So if the axis of the earth is extended it will pass close to the pole star.

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