Describe the Milankovitch Theory of Climatic Change by Explaining How

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Essay

Describe the Milankovitch theory of climatic change by explaining how each of the three cycles alters the amount of solar energy reaching Earth.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, crucial for vision.

Optic Chiasm

A structure located at the base of the brain where the optic nerves cross, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed on both sides of the brain.

Optic Chiasm

The point in the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed by both hemispheres.

Nasal Retinas

The parts of the retinas located closest to the nose, participating in processing visual information.