Question

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A The axis of rotation of the earth is parallel to the plane of its orbit.

B The axis of the Earth is inclined to its orbital plane at an angle of 66.5°.

C The axis of rotation of earth is perpendicular to the plane of its orbit.

D All the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

C is correct answer

Explanation:

C)At an obliquity of 0 degrees, the two axes point in the same direction; i.e., the rotational axis is perpendicular to the orbital plane.

B)The earth's axis of rotation is tilted 66.5 degrees with respect to its orbital plane around the sun and its axis of rotation is inclined 23.5 degrees from the perpendicular, with respect to this plane.

A)Axial tilt is the angle between the planet's rotational axis and its orbital axis. A planet's orbital axis is perpendicular to to the ecliptic or orbital plane