alleryAbout how large is the tilt of Earth's axis?
AAbout 23.4 degrees
BAbout 5 degrees
CAbout 45 degrees
DAbout 90 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. About 23.4 degrees
1. The axial tilt is measured against Earth's orbital plane.
2. It is approximately 23.4 degrees.
3. 5 degrees is too small, and 90 degrees would be an extreme case like Uranus.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earth, Axial tilt and seasons_
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