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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