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What is the cause of the Earth's axial tilt?
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What is the main cause of the Earth's axial tilt?
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The gravitational pull of the Moon
💡 Explanation:
The gravitational pull of the Moon exerts a torque on the Earth, causing it to wobble slightly on its axis. This wobble is known as precession, and it takes about 26,000 years to complete one cycle.