If Scientists Were to Spread a Thin Layer of Ashes

question 46

Multiple Choice

If scientists were to spread a thin layer of ashes on the Antarctic ice cap, we would expect that the albedo of the region would:

• A) increase, leading to regional warming.
• B) increase, leading to regional cooling.
• C) decrease, leading to regional warming.
• D) decrease, leading to regional cooling.

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers that run from the spine, through the neck, to the arm, and to the hand, controlling muscle movements and sensation.

Axillary

Pertaining to the armpit area, including structures located within or related to the armpit, such as the axillary artery, vein, and lymph nodes.

Median

The middle value or number in a set of data when it is ordered in ascending or descending order.

Radial

relates to the radius bone or the radial artery, often referring to structures extending like a radius from a center.