Which of the following refers to the precession of the equinox?

A. changes in the seasons, especially from winter to summer
B. changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun
C. the wobble of the Earth on its axis
D. changes in the shape of the Earth's orbit as the Earth revolves around the sun


Answer: C

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