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What is precession?
the wobble/change in the orientation of the earths rotational axis
Cycle lasts around 26,000 years
how does precession affect the climate?
affects the timing of seasons
How does precession impact the timing of earths placement to the sun?
The timing of the closest and farthest points from the sun changes over a millennia
How does precession effect the hemispheres?
it effects the contrast between seasons
Impacts the growth and retreat of ice sheets and global climate patterns
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