Question

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how can a change to earths orbit affect earths climate?
a. moving closer to the sun can cause large ice sheets to form.
b. moving closer to the sun can cool down the planet
c. moving farther away from the sun can cause polar ice caps to melt.
d. moving farther away from the sun can cool down the planet.

Explanation:

The distance of Earth from the sun affects the amount of solar - energy received. Moving farther away means less solar energy, which can cool down the planet. Moving closer would increase solar energy and warm the planet, not cool it or cause ice - sheets to form. Polar ice caps melt when the planet warms, not when it moves farther from the sun.

Answer:

D. Moving farther away from the sun can cool down the planet.