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The axis of rotation of the Earth is inclined at an angle of .

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23.5 degrees

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24.5 degrees

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33.5 degrees

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21.5 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 vertical line perpendicular to the plane of our planet's orbit. The tilt of earth's axis is responsible for the various seasons.

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