How does Neptune’s orbit affect its climate? (1 point) Responses Its retrograde orbit creates a low troposphere. Its retrograde orbit creates a low troposphere. Its equatorial orbit creates unpredictable storms. Its equatorial orbit creates unpredictable storms. Its circular orbit creates mild seasons. Its circular orbit creates mild seasons. Its differential orbit creates strong latitudinal winds.

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Neptune has a retrograde rotation, which does not significantly influence its climate in the way suggested by the responses. The most relevant factor for its climate is its extreme distance from the Sun and the associated atmospheric dynamics. The most appropriate answer from the options provided would most closely relate to its overall climate dynamics rather than its orbit specifically.

Given this context, none of the provided responses accurately correlate the orbit's effects to Neptune's climate based on scientific consensus.

However, one could argue that "Its differential orbit creates strong latitudinal winds" might touch upon the idea of dynamic atmospheric movements in Neptune's atmosphere, though it's not directly accurate about the orbit itself affecting climate. Thus, the correct answer should focus more on atmospheric composition and dynamics than on the orbit type.