The axis of rotation of the Earth is inclined at an angle of ______ .
A
23.5 degrees
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B
21.5 degrees
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C
33.5 degrees
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D
24.5 degrees
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Solution
The correct option is A 23.5 degrees The axis of rotation of Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees from the plane of our planet's orbit. The tilt of earth's axis is responsible for the various seasons.