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

Author Question: The elliptical shape of the Earth's orbit varies with time and takes about ____ to complete a cycle. ... (Read 174 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
on: Jul 27, 2018
The elliptical shape of the Earth's orbit varies with time and takes about ____ to complete a cycle. This is a factor in the Milankovitch theory of ice ages.
 
  a. 24 hours
  b. one year
  c. 26 years
  d. 260 years
  e. 100,000 years

Question 2

The inclination of the axis of the Earth varies from 22 to 24 degrees taking ____ to complete a cycle. This is a factor in the Milankovitch hypothesis of ice ages.
 
  a. 24 hours
  b. 1 year
  c. 499 years
  d. 41,000 years
  e. Wrong The Earth's axis tilt is fixed at exactly 23.50 with no variation whatsoever.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kjo;oj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

d


laurencescou

  • Member
  • Posts: 593
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

xthemafja

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Cellular Respiration -- Calvin Cycle Cellular Respiration -- Calvin Cycle
The Sulfur Cycle The Sulfur Cycle
New Magnetic Cycle New Magnetic Cycle
Citric Acid Cycle Citric Acid Cycle
Aggregated red-cell clusters have a streamlined shape, leading to further viscos Aggregated red-cell clusters have a streamlined shape, leading to further viscos
Geothermal energy and powers Earth’s systems Geothermal energy and powers Earth’s systems
Video: Condensation and Hydrolysis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library