Milankovitch Cycles Refer to

question 64

Multiple Choice

Milankovitch cycles refer to

• A)tectonic changes in continental position and topographic changes from orogeny,erosion,and mass wasting.
• B)increases and decreases in atmospheric gases and aerosols,primarily caused by natural activity such as volcanic activity and changes in net primary productivity.
• C)changes in Earthʹs orbit,axial rotation,and axial tilt.
• D)cyclical changes in solar irradiance caused by increases and decreases in sunspot activity.

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Definitions:

Caloric Expenditure

This refers to the total number of calories a person burns or expends through various activities, including basic bodily functions and physical activities.

Physical Fitness

A state of health and well-being achieved through regular physical activity, involving various attributes such as endurance, strength, and flexibility.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, traveling, and engaging in recreational pursuits.

Weight Loss

The reduction of total body mass due to a loss of fluid, body fat, or lean mass.