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

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Milankovitch cycles refer to changes in the Earth's orbit and tilt, which affect the amount and distribution of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface. They are responsible for long-term climate variations over tens of thousands to millions of years.

Milankovitch Cycles Describe Variation in the Earth's ________