Multiple choice

Earth rotates about its axis pointing towards _____.

  1. the polar star

  2. the sun

  3. the moon

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Earth's rotational axis is tilted at approximately 23.5 degrees and points toward Polaris, also known as the North Star or Polar Star. This is why Polaris appears stationary in the northern night sky while other stars appear to rotate around it.

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