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The axis of the Earth makes an angle of _______ with its orbital plane.

A

23.5°

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B

54°

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C

66.5°

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D

27°

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Solution

The correct option is C 66.5°
The axis of the Earth makes an angle of 66.5° with its orbital plane or an angle of 23.5° with the normal to Earth's orbital plane.

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