There are several  long-term changes in Earth's orbit that affect how heat from the Sun is distributed over the planet.  Which of the following describes how the orbit changes from being elliptical to more circular?

A. solar obliqueness
B. axial cyclicity
C. eccentricity
D. axial tilt
E. precession


Answer: C

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