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Earth's Axis

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What angle is made by the axis of the earth with its orbital plane?

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23. 5 °

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60 °

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75 °

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66.5 °

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Solution

The correct option is D $66.5 °$
The axis of the earth which is an imaginary line, makes an angle of 66.5° with its orbital plane. It is done by subtracting the Earth's tilt of 23.5° from 90°.

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