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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

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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.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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