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Q · Earth Movement And Impactmedium · 45s
Nutation is caused by:
TopicEarth Movement And Impact
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Nutation is a small oscillation in Earth's axial precession caused primarily by the Moon's gravitational forces.
Final Answer: Option B - Gravitational pull of Moon