How do scientists think earth's orbit relates to an ice age?

Answer 1

The amount of solar energy received by the earth is directly related to its proximity to the sun. Thus, changes in the orbit can significantly affect the global temperatures.

Changes in the Earth's orbit or inclination with respect to the Sun will result in notable variations in the solar radiation that the planet receives. This radiation is the primary source of nearly all the energy that sustains life on Earth.

The amount of ice that will exist will vary depending on how much the global temperature changes, even with relatively small variations in solar radiation.

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These trends are referred to as Milannkovitch Cycles. Further information can be found here:

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Answer 2

Clara Avalos

According to scientists, Milankovitch cycles—variations in Earth's orbit—affect how solar radiation is distributed across the planet's surface, which in turn influences the start of ice ages.

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