This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: If the Earth's period of rotation were halved, but the period of revolution about the Sun stayed the ... (Read 97 times)

sammy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 818
on: Jul 27, 2018
If the Earth's period of rotation were halved, but the period of revolution about the Sun stayed the same,
 
  a. the night would be twice as long.
  b. the night would be half as long.
  c. the year would be half as long.
  d. the year would be half as long.
  e. the length of the day would be unchanged.

Question 2

In the Milankovitch theory, the elliptical shape of the Earth's orbit, its axis tilt, and axis precession vary with time. These combined at times to create ____ on Earth.
 
  a. day and night
  b. seasonal temperature variations
  c. daily temperature variations
  d. ice ages
  e. the constellations


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fauacakatahaias

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


sammy

  • Member
  • Posts: 818
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

EAN94

  • Member
  • Posts: 307
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

The Sun as it appears from the surface of Earth before sunset. The Sun as it appears from the surface of Earth before sunset.
The Rotation Curves of Four Spiral Galaxies The Rotation Curves of Four Spiral Galaxies
El Anatsui, Between Earth and Heaven. El Anatsui, Between Earth and Heaven.
Rotation sites for administering insulin. Rotation sites for administering insulin.
Fetal Period Fetal Period
Nitin earns $48,000 per year. Determine his gross earnings for each pay period if he is paid ... Nitin earns $48,000 per year. Determine his gross earnings for each pay period if he is paid ...
Video: Genetics of Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library