Question

question 3 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 3. which of these refers to a change in the direction of earths axis toward or away from the sun? a. radiative forcing b. axial precession c. precession of the ecliptic d. thermohaline circulation mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

• Option A: Radiative forcing relates to energy balance changes, not Earth's axis direction.
• Option B: Axial precession is the change in Earth's axis direction (wobble) toward or away from the sun.
• Option C: Precession of the ecliptic is about the ecliptic plane, not Earth's axis direction.
• Option D: Thermohaline circulation is ocean current movement, unrelated to Earth's axis.

Answer:

B. Axial precession