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What is one of the reasons mentioned for the increase in undersea eruptions when the Earth's orbit is more elliptical?

  • The Earth is closer to the Sun
  • The squeezing and unsqueezing generates more magma (correct)
  • The orbit becomes more circular
  • The Earth's gravitational pull changes more rapidly
  • During which months have all modern, well-documented mid-ocean ridge eruptions occurred?

  • The first six months of the year (correct)
  • The last six months of the year
  • July and August
  • January and February
  • Why is January important in relation to undersea eruptions?

  • The Earth is farthest from the Sun in January
  • The Earth's orbit is more circular in January
  • The Earth's orbit is more elliptical in January
  • The Earth is closest to the Sun in January (correct)
  • What effect does the circularization of the Earth's orbit have on undersea eruptions?

    <p>It dampens the effect of squeezing and unsqueezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main takeaway about the interconnectedness of Earth's systems from the text?

    <p>The Earth's systems are interconnected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the text mention that the Earth is squeezed and unsqueezed like an accordion?

    <p>When the orbit is more elliptical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to undersea eruptions as the Earth's orbit becomes more circular?

    <p>There may be fewer undersea eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Earth being closest to the Sun in January?

    <p>The unsqueezing is important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the circularization of the Earth's orbit on undersea eruptions?

    <p>It dampens the effect of squeezing and unsqueezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the timing of undersea eruptions?

    <p>They occur during the first six months of the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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