What causes the precession of Earth's rotation axis?
A) the force of gravity from the Sun and Moon on Earth's equatorial bulge
B) the force of gravity from the Sun and Jupiter on the Earth-Moon system
C) the magnetic field of Earth
D) the impacts of asteroids

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The precession of Earth's rotation axis is primarily caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Sun and the Moon on Earth's equatorial bulge. This gravitational pull creates a torque that causes the axis to precess.

What Causes the Precession of Earth's Rotation Axis