Which of the following is an important long-term (i.e.,spans tens of millions of years)factor in global climate change?
A)a decrease in albedo because of aerosols from volcanic eruptions
B)variation in Milankovitch orbital parameters
C)variation in the abundance of sunspots
D)the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide

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Milankovitch orbital parameters refer to variations in the Earth's orbit around the sun, including its eccentricity, tilt, and precession. These variations occur over tens of thousands of years and have a significant impact on global climate patterns. For example, changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the amount of solar radiation received by different parts of the planet, which can lead to ice age cycles. While factors like volcanic aerosols and sunspot abundance can have short-term effects on climate, they do not have the same long-term impact as Milankovitch cycles or the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide.

Which of the Following Is an Important Long-Term (I