The Figure Below Shows the North Pole/Arctic (Left)and South Pole/Antarctica

question 37

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows the North Pole/Arctic (left) and South Pole/Antarctica (right) .Which of the following is probably NOT a difference between the two?

• A) the proportion of dropstones in recent ocean sediments
• B) the abundance of icebergs
• C) the relative climatological isolation of each from nearby unglaciated landmasses
• D) the effects of sea ice versus open water, on the reflection of solar radiation (sunlight)

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