The imaginary line around which the Earth rotates on its axis is inclined at an angle of
A23½° to the plane of its orbit
B66½° to the plane of its orbitCORRECT
C45° to the plane of its orbit
D90° to the plane of its orbit
GCEGeographyEarth and Solar System2022
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The Earth's axis is tilted at 23½° from the vertical (perpendicular to the orbital plane), which means it makes an angle of 66½° with the plane of its orbit (ecliptic). This tilt is responsible for the seasons experienced on Earth.
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