Ice and Snow Reflect Much More of the Sun's Energy

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ice and snow reflect much more of the sun's energy than soils or vegetation.What effect would a permanent,complete covering of the Arctic Ocean by floating sea ice have on the extent of permafrost in arctic and high latitude lands?

• A) The areal extent of permafrost would increase.
• B) The areal extent of permafrost would decrease.
• C) The areal extent of permafrost would correlate more closely with the extent of the Arctic "ozone hole."
• D) The areal extent of permafrost would correlate more closely with the extent of Arctic glaciers.