Question
Which of these is changed by the Milankovitch cycles?
the length of a year on Earth
the duration of seasons on Earth
the reflectivity of Earth
the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth
the length of a year on Earth
the duration of seasons on Earth
the reflectivity of Earth
the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Milankovitch cycles primarily affect **the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth**. These cycles involve periodic changes in Earth’s orbit and axial tilt, which influence the distribution of solar radiation received by the Earth, thereby impacting climate patterns over long periods.