If the Downward Slope of the Line Continues, What Would

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the downward slope of the line continues, what would be the expected sea ice extent in September of 2024?
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• A) About 4 million square kilometers
• B) Less then 3 million square kilometers
• C) Over 5 million square kilometers
• D) About 4.5 million square kilometers

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Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and playing a key role in chemical reactions and electricity.

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A weak type of chemical bond that is common in water and organic compounds, forming between a hydrogen atom and a more electronegative atom.

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