Which of the Following Can Act Like a Long-Term "Thermostat

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can act like a long-term "thermostat" for the Earth's average temperature?

• A) Radioactive elements trapped in the Earth's mantle.
• B) Heat stored in the Earth's magnetosphere.
• C) Heat stored in the Earth's liquid core.
• D) The carbon dioxide cycle.
• E) The Milankovitch cycles.

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