The Effect of Periodic Changes in Earth's Orbital Eccentricity and Magnitude

question 8

Multiple Choice

The effect of periodic changes in Earth's orbital eccentricity and magnitude and direction (precession) of Earth's 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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