Question

Assume that the eccentricity of Earth’s orbit increases from 0.017 to 0.12. The point of aphelion would now be ____________Consequently, the amount of solar energy received on Earth at aphelion would___________ 1farther from the sun 2closer from the sun 3equal to the point of perihelion 1increase 2decrease 3equal that of perihelion

Answer 1

Answer: 1. farther from the sun

2. decrease

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