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The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of
Options:
A .  21 1/2°
B .  23 1/2°
C .  20°
D .  22 1/2°
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The Earth is rotating around an axis (called its rotational axis). Some objects rotate about a horizontal axis, like a rolling log.
Some objects, such as a skater, rotate about a vertical axis. The Earth’s axis is tipped over about 23.5° from vertical.

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