Earth's glacial periods are explained by orbital variations that produce a small temperature change, which is then amplified by changes in carbon dioxide concentrations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Orbital variations affect the distribution of solar radiation striking the Earth. This in turn produces a small temperature change that is then amplified by changes in carbon dioxide concentration.
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