Precession of the Rotation Axis of Earth Is Caused by

question 110

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 the Sun 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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