The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation changes over a period of 41,000 years. Which of these statements best predicts a long term effect of the changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation?

a. The Earth's climate would change.

b. The Sun would emit harmful gases.

c. The shape of the Earth would change.

d. The Sun would move closer to the Earth.

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Junior Johns

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2 April, 22:13

The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation changes over a period of 41,000 years. Which of these statements best predicts a long term effect of the changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation?

a. The Earth's climate would change.

b. The Sun would emit harmful gases.

c. The shape of the Earth would change.

d. The Sun would move closer to the Earth.

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Mcgrath · Answer 1

The statement that best predicts a long term effect of the changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation is : The Earth's climate would change.

The reason lies in the Milankpovitch cycles, accordinh which a greater tilt makes the seasons more extreme.