The Inclination of the Axis of the Earth Varies from 22°

question 4

Multiple Choice

The inclination of the axis of the Earth varies from 22° to 24° degrees taking ____ to complete a cycle. This is a factor in the Milankovitch hypothesis of ice ages.

• A)24 hours
• B)1 year
• C)499 years
• D)41,000 years
• E)Wrong! The Earth's axis tilt is fixed at exactly 23.50 with no variation whatsoever.

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