Question

How could the eccentricity of a planets orbit affect the amount of solar radiation it receives from the sun

Answer 1

20 to 30 %

Step-by-step explanation:

When the Earth's orbit has a higher eccentricity, the planet's surface receives 20 to 30 percent more solar radiation when it's at perihelion (the shortest distance between the Earth and sun each orbit) than when it is at aphelion (the largest distance between the Earth and sun each orbit