The 41,000 year variation in the tilt of Earth's axis is called the ____.
A)precession cycle
B)eccentricity cycle
C)obliquity cycle
D)solar cycle
E)glacial cycle

Question

The 41,000 year variation in the tilt of Earth's axis is called the ____. ​
A)precession cycle
B)eccentricity cycle
C)obliquity cycle
D)solar cycle
E)glacial cycle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The 41,000 year variation in the tilt of Earth's axis is known as the obliquity cycle. This cycle affects the distribution of solar energy on Earth's surface, influencing climatic patterns and contributing to the ice age cycles.

The 41,000 Year Variation in the Tilt of Earth's Axis