All of the following have occurred over long periods of time on Earth. Which one is not thought to have played a major role in long-term changes in Earth's climate?

A) changes in the Earth's axis tilt
B) changes in the Earth's overall reflectivity
C) a gradual rise in the atmospheric content of oxygen
D) changes in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases


C

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Exhibit 12-1

The figure below shows a graph of angular velocity versus time for a woman bicycling around a circular track.
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Use this exhibit to answer the following question(s).
Refer to . What is her angular displacement (in rad) in the first 12 minutes?

a.
0

b.
2?

c.
4?

d.
16?

e.
32?

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