The Greenhouse Effect, While Leading to Increased Temperatures in the Temperate

question 75

True/False

The greenhouse effect, while leading to increased temperatures in the temperate zones of the world, creates high-pressure conditions in polar regions that prevent the polar ice caps from melting.

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