How Does the Axial Tilt of Mars Compare with Our

question 33

Multiple Choice

How does the axial tilt of Mars compare with our own?

• A)Like Jupiter, Mars always keeps its equator pointing at the Sun.
• B)It is about half our own, 12 degrees.
• C)It is almost identical to the Earth.
• D)Like Saturn, it's about 27 degrees.
• E)Like Uranus, it is 98 degrees and flopped over on its side.

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