The Axis Around Which Earth

question 40

Multiple Choice

The axis around which Earth

• A) rotates always points toward Polaris, the North Star.
• B) precesses (wobbles) takes about a century to go around once.
• C) precesses takes many thousands of years to go around once.
• D) rotates always tilts slightly toward the direction of the Sun.

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Definitions:

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat and serves as a source of energy, insulation, and cushioning for the body.

Liver

A vital organ that performs essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue, which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system and is responsible for body movements.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling bodily functions and behavior.