Climate changes that occur on time scales of decades to centuries can be explained by the shifting positions of the continents.

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Climate changes on time scales of decades to centuries are largely attributed to factors such as changes in solar radiation, volcanic activity, and human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions. While the shifting positions of continents have had an impact on long-term climate change over millions of years, they do not explain climate changes on the scale of decades to centuries.

Climate Changes That Occur on Time Scales of Decades to Centuries