Question

Which of these is changed by the Milankovitch cycles?(1 point)
Responses

the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth
the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth

the length of a year on Earth
the length of a year on Earth

the reflectivity of Earth
the reflectivity of Earth

the duration of seasons on Earth

Answer 1

The Milankovitch cycles primarily change **the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth**. These cycles refer to the long-term variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt, which affect the distribution and intensity of sunlight received by the planet, thereby influencing climate patterns over geological time scales.