The Milankovitch hypothesis suggests that the shape of Earth's orbit, its precession, and tilted axis can influence climatic changes and thus cause _____.
A) hurricanes
B) ice ages
C) season shift
D) longer days
E) warmer weather

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The Milankovitch hypothesis posits that variations in Earth's orbit, axial tilt, and precession affect the distribution and intensity of sunlight received by the Earth, leading to long-term climate changes such as ice ages.

The Milankovitch Hypothesis Suggests That the Shape of Earth's Orbit