The eccentricity portion of Milankovitch's astronomical theory refers to:

A) variations in the energy emitted by the Sun.
B) the unpredictability of Earth's weather.
C) changes in the shape of Earth's orbit.
D) changes in the rate of Earth's rotation.
E) changes in the tilt of Earth's axis.


C

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