The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of ____.

45 degree

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23.5 degree

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90 degree

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20.5 degree

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Solution

The correct option is B 23.5 degree
Earth has an imaginary axis along which it rotates. It is tilted at an angle of 23.5º angle from the vertical. The rotation of the earth along with the axis results in day and night.

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