Natural Factors Leading to a Change - Milankovitch Cycles Flashcards
Milankovitch cycles
1
Q
What happens at the end of glacial periods?
A
Temp rises.
Surge of co2 released in atmosphere by ice melting.
This co2 surge enhances greenhouse gas effect warming the trend.
Positive feedback loop.
2
Q
What are milankovitch cycles
A
Cyclical movement related to the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
There are three of them: eccentricity, axial tilt, and precession.