Theories on Glacial Cycles

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1. The movement of the gulf stream away from the UK during a glacial period supports the theory of:

  • Volcanic Activity
  • Ocean Currents
  • Solar Energy Variations
  • Tectonics
  • Atmospheric Composition
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2. During a period of eccentric orbit, the earth moves into a __________

  • Glacial Period
  • Interglacial Period

3. Which gasses are most heavily related to the atmospheric composition theory?

  • Carbon Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide
  • Oxygen and Methane
  • Water Vapour and Carbon Monoxide
  • Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide

4. How long does Milankovitch suggests an eccentric cycle is?

  • 365 days
  • 100 000 000 years
  • 41 000 years
  • 100 000 years
  • 24 hours

5. How long are sun spot cycles

  • 365 days
  • 100 000 years
  • 11 years
  • 41 000 years
  • 12 days
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