Sunlight strength varies periodically due shifts in Earth's orbit
The relative strength of sunlight hitting the planet changes due to periodic shifts in Earth's orbit, known as Milankovitch cycles.
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Sunlight strength varies periodically due shifts in Earth's orbit
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