alleryAbout how large was Earth's axial tilt as of the year 2000?
A10.5 degrees
B23.4 degrees
C45 degrees
D66.5 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 23.4 degrees
1. The axial tilt varies slowly between about 22.1 and 24.5 degrees.
2. As of 2000 it was about 23.4 degrees.
3. 66.5 degrees is the complement, giving the polar circles.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tropic of Cancer, Drift_
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