When Earth's orbit becomes more circular (i.e., compared with a more elliptical orbit), the distance between Earth and the sun at aphelion _______. This change leads to a(n) _______ in the intensity of solar radiation at aphelion, and thus _______ seasonality.
A) increases; increase; increases
B) increases; increase; decreases
C) decreases; increase; increases
D) decreases; increase; decreases

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When Earth's orbit becomes more circular, the distance at aphelion decreases, leading to an increase in solar radiation intensity at aphelion, which decreases seasonality.

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