Reduction of Arctic Sea Ice Is Expected To

question 2

Multiple Choice

Reduction of Arctic sea ice is expected to:

• A) decrease the amount of solar radiation absorbed by surfaces in the Arctic.
• B) lead to a further increase in air temperatures in the Arctic region.
• C) cause the Arctic to cool as the cold meltwater enters warmer waters.
• D) increase the average surface albedo across the Arctic region.

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