Precession of Earth's Axis of Rotation Is Caused By

question 40

Multiple Choice

Precession of Earth's axis of rotation is caused by:

• A) changes in the shape of Earth's orbit due to the gravitational pull of the Moon.
• B) the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's equatorial bulge.
• C) changes in Earth's rate of rotation (length of the day) caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon.
• D) the friction between the tides and the ocean floor.

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