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What is the primary reason why the Earth has periodic seasons?
How does an increase in obliquity affect seasonal contrast on Earth?
What effect does eccentricity have on the variation in lengths of seasons?
What causes the Earth to wobble slightly around its rotational axis?
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Which orbital cycle appears to be the primary cause of past ice ages on Earth?
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What is the main reason for variations in the intensity of sunlight reaching the surface of the Earth?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Milankovitch cycles affecting Earth's climate?
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What is the effect of changes in Earth's orbit around the sun on climate?
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Which component of the Milankovitch cycle refers to the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?
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Why do seasons on Earth vary slightly in length according to the text?
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Which factor plays a minor role in climate change compared to human-induced climate change according to the text?
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