Earth's Orbit and Climate Quiz

What is solar radiation?

• Energy emitted by the Earth that reaches the Sun's surface.

• Energy emitted by the Sun that reaches Earth's surface.

• Energy emitted by the Moon that reaches Earth's surface.

• Energy emitted by the Sun that reaches the Moon's surface.

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What is axial tilt also known as?

• Precession

• Eccentricity

• Obliquity

• Perihelion

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What does precession describe?

• The speed of Earth's rotation.

• The slow wobble of Earth's axis.

• The distance of Earth from the Sun.

• The tilt of Earth's axis.

What are Milankovitch Cycles?

• Short-term changes in Earth's orbit.

• Long-term changes in Earth's orbit and tilt.

• Changes in Earth's magnetic field.

• Variations in Earth's atmospheric pressure.

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What characterizes a glacial period?

• A time of warmer global temperatures.

• A time of extensive ice coverage and colder global temperatures.

• A time of increased solar radiation.

• A time of decreased solar radiation.

What is an interglacial period?

• A colder phase between ice ages.

• A warmer phase between ice ages.

• A period of increased solar radiation.

• A period of decreased solar radiation.

What does solar irradiance measure?

• The amount of solar energy emitted by the Sun.

• The amount of solar energy received per unit area on Earth's surface.

• The amount of solar energy reflected by Earth's surface.

• The amount of solar energy absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.

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How has the amount of solar radiation Earth receives at 65°N latitude changed over time?

• It has remained constant

• It has varied over the past 750,000 years

• It has increased steadily

• It has decreased steadily

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What do climate records show a correlation between?

• Radiation changes and ice age cycles

• Ocean temperatures and volcanic activity

• Human activities and global warming

• Solar flares and magnetic storms

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What historical climate data does the Vostok Ice Core provide?

• Information on volcanic eruptions

• Data on ocean currents

• Temperature and greenhouse gas variations

• Records of solar flares

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