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Earth is tilted on its axis?

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Tilted as compared to what?

The only comparison that actually makes any difference is that the Earth's axis of rotation is "tilted" at about 23.5 degrees compared to the ecliptic, which is the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This "axial tilt" causes the seasons.

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yes it is tilted a t a slight axis and theayt is ewhat gives us the different seatons and day & night

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