One theory attributes the cycles of slow buildup and advance of glaciers followed by rapid shrinkage and retreat to changes in ______________________.

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The cycles of slow buildup and advance of glaciers followed by rapid shrinkage and retreat are attributed to changes in all the given factors: the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit around the Sun, the tilt of the Earth's axis, and the Earth's wobble. These factors contribute to Milankovitch cycles, which are believed to influence the Earth's climatic patterns, including glacial-interglacial cycles.

One Theory Attributes the Cycles of Slow Buildup and Advance