How has loss of ice led to an increase in global warming?
A) It has caused sea levels to rise, which have moderated temperatures.
B) It has increased heat absorption.
C) It has caused ocean acidification, which has raised the temperature.
D) It has increased solar energy reflection.

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Ice reflects solar radiation, known as the albedo effect. When ice melts, it exposes dark ocean or land surfaces, which absorb more heat and cause further warming. This is known as the ice-albedo feedback loop, which accelerates global warming.

How Has Loss of Ice Led to an Increase in Global