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Which of the following are effects of melting sea ice? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
The exposed water reflects back more sunlight than did the ice.
The exposed water absorbs more thermal energy from the sun than did the ice.
The exposed water can radiate more heat to the atmosphere than it could when insulated by the ice cover.
The exposed water absorbs heat and then sinks, replaced by cooler water.



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Final answer:

Melting sea ice leads to a significant decrease in albedo, causing the exposed water to absorb more solar energy, subsequently increasing Arctic temperatures.


Explanation:

When sea ice melts, the albedo of the area affected changes dramatically from around 80% down to less than 10%. This change causes the exposed water to absorb more solar energy than ice did. As a result, the Arctic temperatures increase due to more heat being absorbed by the open water.


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