Because of precession,how long will it be before Earth's spin axis points toward the present pole star again?
A) at least 1 million years
B) 13,000 years
C) 26,000 years
D) 9 years

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Precession has a cycle of approximately 26,000 years, meaning that it will take 26,000 years for the Earth's spin axis to point towards the present pole star again. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Because of Precession,how Long Will It Be Before Earth's Spin