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Axis Tilt
Axis tilt
, also known as
axial tilt
or obliquity, is the angle between a
planet's rotational axis
and its orbital axis. This tilt is responsible for the
changing seasons
as different parts of the planet receive
varying amounts of sunlight
throughout its
orbit around the sun
.
Relevant Degrees
The Solar System 50%
Geophysics 30%
Meteorology 20%
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