Question

biology/living earth a: term af - period 1 - rm 350 (lms) practice quiz: climate, weather, and life (lms graded) scientists cite evidence that earth’s climate has been changing significantly over the past 50 years. they also argue that changes to earth’s orbital path are not the cause of these significant changes to climate. which statement provides the strongest evidence in support of the scientists argument? a. variations in earth’s orbital path are consistent with accepted laws of planetary motion. b. earth’s orbital path does not affect the amount of solar energy that earth receives. c. changes to earth’s orbital path occur in a cycle that repeats every 100,000 years. d. climate change cannot be demonstrated over a span of 50 years.

Explanation:

The scientists argue that changes to Earth's orbital path are not the cause of significant climate changes over the past 50 years. Option C shows that changes to Earth's orbital path occur in a 100,000 - year cycle, meaning such changes are not likely to be responsible for 50 - year climate changes.

Answer:

C. Changes to Earth’s orbital path occur in a cycle that repeats every 100,000 years.