Which of these refers to a change in the direction of Earth's axis toward or away from the sun?

Question

Question 11 options:

A)

Radiative forcing

B)

Precession of the ecliptic

C)

Axial precession

D)

Thermohaline circulation

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) Axial precession. Axial precession refers to the gradual shift in the orientation of Earth's axis, which affects how the Earth's tilt changes in relation to its orbit around the sun over long periods.