Use the diagram below to help you answer the following questions. *Note that in the images below changes in eccentricity are exaggerated so the effect can be seen in the images. Earth's orbit shape varies between 0.0034 (almost a perfect circle) to 0.058 (slightly elliptical).*

a. A change in the eccentricity of Earth's orbit towards its maximum will increase or decrease the solar input that the Earth receives?

b. Explain how an increase in the eccentricity of the Earth’s orbit will alter the climate.

Which best describes a rhinovirus? o a. a virus that causes a common cold o b. a protective shell around a virus o c. a tube the comes off a virus o d. a piece of dna transferred by a virus

In 2015, about ten percent of total u.s. energy consumption was from renewable energy sources. renewable energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. when renewable energy sources are used, the demand for fossil fuels is reduced. sanjay and his family want to cut back on their use of non-renewable resources at home. they are thinking of an alternate way to heat their home without adding more greenhouse gases or pollutants to the environment. which renewable resource would not fit into their plan? a) solar power b) burning wood c) constructing a wind turbine eliminate d) generating hydroelectric power

Agroup of students is studying convection currents. they fill two identical balloons with the same amount of helium. one balloon is placed in a freezer and the other in an area with warm air. after 10 minutes, the balloons are released from a height of 1 meter. which of the following do the students most likely observe? question 8 options: the cold balloon expands and rises. the warm balloon shrinks and sinks. the balloons rise at the same rate. both balloons are the same size. the ballons both rise. the cold ballon is larger than the warm balloon. the warm balloon expands and rises. the cold balloon shrinks and sinks.