The Effect of Periodic Changes in the Earth's Orbital Eccentricity

question 5

Multiple Choice

The effect of periodic changes in the Earth's orbital eccentricity and magnitude and direction (precession) of its axial tilt on the advance and retreat of ice sheets was first proposed by ________.

• A) Richter
• B) Milankovitch
• C) Mohorivic
• D) Lyell

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