Milankovitch Cycles - Informational Text

Milankovitch cycles refer to periodic changes in Earth's orbital characteristics that influence the climate.

• They describe periodic variations in Earth's orbit and tilt.

• They are cycles related to human activity affecting climate.

• They represent seasonal weather changes.

• They are phenomena unrelated to climate.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of movement in Milankovitch cycles?

• Eccentricity

• Axial Tilt

• Precession

• Rotation

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A greater axial tilt increases seasonal variations on Earth's climate.

• Increases seasonal variations

• Decreases seasonal variations

• Has no significant impact

• Reverses seasonal cycles

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Precession on Earth's climate effects the seasonal distribution of solar radiation.

• It alters the seasonal distribution of solar radiation.

• It stabilizes global temperatures over long periods.

• It has no significant effect.

• It increases the Earth's rotational rate.

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Milankovitch cycles help explain the timing of past ice ages.

• True

• False

What are Milankovitch cycles and how do they influence Earth's climate? Select the correct explanation.

• They are cyclical changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt that affect the distribution of solar energy, leading to long-term climate variations.

• They are irregular weather patterns caused by short-term atmospheric disturbances.

• They are periodic volcanic activities that directly alter the climate.

• They refer to seasonal changes in climate due to Earth's tilt alone.

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Fill in the blank: Milankovitch cycles are a key component of Earth's climate system, illustrating how the movement of our planet in space can lead to significant changes in climate, particularly _______.

• global ice ages

• regional monsoons

• seasonal storms

• volcanic eruptions

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Which of the following factors also play significant roles in shaping Earth's climate?

• A) Greenhouse gas concentrations

• B) Ocean currents

• C) Milankovitch cycles

• D) All of the above.

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How does the eccentricity of Earth's orbit affect the climate?

• It changes the distance between Earth and the Sun, affecting solar energy received.

• It alters the axial tilt of Earth.

• It reverses the direction of Earth's rotation.

• It has no impact on Earth's climate.

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Which of the following best describes the impact of axial tilt on Earth's climate?

• It increases the frequency of volcanic eruptions.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It stabilizes Earth's climate over millennia.

• It causes variations in the length of seasons.

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