If the polar axis of Earth precesses through a full circle (See Figure 2-20 of Universe, 11th ed.) in 26,000 years, how many years will it take for the line between the axis and the center of the circle to move through 1°?
A) 720
B) 0.014
C) 7.2
D) 72
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