Milankovitch cycles describe variation in Earth's ________.
A)sea level
B)orbit and tilt
C)atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations
D)cosmic-ray flux

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Milankovitch cycles describe variations in Earth's orbit and tilt, including eccentricity, obliquity, and precession. These variations affect the amount and distribution of solar radiation reaching different parts of the planet and play a significant role in long-term climate changes over tens to hundreds of thousands of years. Milankovitch cycles do not directly relate to sea level, carbon dioxide concentrations, or cosmic-ray flux.

Milankovitch Cycles Describe Variation in Earth's ________