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dejastew

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The Milankovitch hypothesis suggests that the shape of Earth's orbit, its precession, and tilted axis can influence climatic changes and thus cause _____.
 
  a. hurricanes
 b. ice ages
 c. season shift
 d. longer days
 e. warmer weather

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During which event does the Sun reach its most southern point in the celestial sphere within the Northern hemisphere?
 
  a. nadir
 b. summer solstice
 c. vernal equinox
 d. autumnal equinox
  e. winter solstice


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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