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Yes. This is part of the Milankovich Theory, which describes the collective effects of changes in the earth's movements upon its climate. A cycle of precession lasts 26,000 years and can contribute to climatic changes over periods of thousands of years. The combined effect of precession and other cycles can produce long-term cycles in the amount of warmth received from the sun, thereby triggering changes which, reinforced by changes in greenhouse gas levels, result in the ice ages. For the prediction of climate change in the twenty-first century, these changes are considered far less important than radiative forcing from increased greenhouse gas levels.

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How earth's axis slowly but continuously points in different directions a movement known as?

This movement is known as axial precession, where the Earth's axis slowly traces out a circle over a period of approximately 26,000 years. This process causes changes in the orientation of Earth's axis relative to the stars over time.


Which technology best monitors temperature changes in the earths ocean?

Argo floats are considered one of the best technologies for monitoring temperature changes in the Earth's oceans. These autonomous floats drift with ocean currents and measure temperature and salinity at different depths, providing valuable data for understanding ocean variability and climate change.


Why do we experience seasonal change here on earths?

Seasonal changes on Earth are caused by the tilt of the planet's axis as it orbits the sun. Different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight as the Earth revolves around the sun, leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns. These changes result in the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.


The temperature of a sample of a substance changes from 10 degree celsius to 20 degree celsius by how many kelvins does the temperature change?

changes 10 degrees C and 283 degrees K if im not mistaken which im bound to be not sure of the esential #


A gradual increase in the temperature of earths atmosphere is called?

Climate change. It refers to long-term changes in temperature and typical weather patterns that affect the Earth's climate system. It is largely attributed to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Related Questions

What is the change in the earths temperature?

radioactive decay


How does temperature change with depth below earths surface?

temperature increases with depth


How the temperature changes?

The temperature changes as the weather changes and the Earth tilts on its axis, causing the seasons to change.


Does molecular speed change as much as the temperature?

It changes in proportion to the temperature change.


How earth's axis slowly but continuously points in different directions a movement known as?

This movement is known as axial precession, where the Earth's axis slowly traces out a circle over a period of approximately 26,000 years. This process causes changes in the orientation of Earth's axis relative to the stars over time.


What can large ice sheets do to change the landscape of the earths surface?

changes the climate


Does a chemical change create a temperature change?

Almost all chemical changes release or take in energy, and thus do result in changes in temperature.


Is the enthalpy change (H) independent of temperature?

No, the enthalpy change (H) is not independent of temperature. It can vary with temperature changes.


Which technology best monitors temperature changes in the earths ocean?

Argo floats are considered one of the best technologies for monitoring temperature changes in the Earth's oceans. These autonomous floats drift with ocean currents and measure temperature and salinity at different depths, providing valuable data for understanding ocean variability and climate change.


What properties do not change when matter changes state?

During phase changes the temperature of a substance does not change.


What properties of a substance does not change when the amount of the substance changes 1 mass 2 volume 3 temperature?

The mass of a substance does not change when the amount of the substance changes. The temperature of a substance does not change when the amount of the substance changes. However, the volume of a substance may change when the amount of the substance changes, depending on the conditions.


Do mood rings work if they are 5 bucks?

Mood rings do not change on account of your mood, then change account of the temperature. When the temperature changes, the color of the ring changes.