Question

which factors of earths position would contribute to long-term climate change?
○ its elliptical orbit and the tilt on its axis
○ its distance from other planets and the tilt on its axis
○ the tilt on its axis and its distance from the moon
○ its distance from the moon and its elliptical orbit

Explanation:

To determine the factors of Earth’s position contributing to long - term climate change, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Earth's elliptical orbit (Milankovitch cycles related to orbital shape) and axial tilt (affects seasons and solar energy distribution) are known to influence long - term climate.
• Option 2: Distance from other planets has no significant impact on Earth's long - term climate.
• Option 3: Distance from the moon mainly affects tides, not long - term climate change.
• Option 4: Distance from the moon does not contribute to long - term climate change.

Answer:

A. its elliptical orbit and the tilt on its axis