Precession of the Rotation Axis of Earth Is Caused by

question 53

Multiple Choice

Precession of the rotation axis of Earth is caused by

• A) the force of gravity from the sun and moon on Earth's equatorial bulge.
• B) the force of gravity from Neptune and Jupiter on the Earth-moon system.
• C) the magnetic field of Earth.
• D) the formation and subsequent melting of glaciers during the ice-ages.
• E) the impact of asteroids.

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