Which of the following changes will increase climate warming?

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Melting of glaciers and ice caps will increase climate warming as they reflect sunlight back into space, but when they melt, more sunlight is absorbed, leading to increased warming.

None of the other options listed specifically contribute to an increase in climate warming. Increased intensity of storms and hurricanes may have other negative effects, such as increased flooding and property damage, but they do not directly contribute to climate warming. Changes in oceanic circulation can have a profound impact on climate, as currents help distribute heat around the globe, but the question did not provide enough information to infer whether the changes would increase or decrease warming. Increased precipitation also does not directly contribute to climate warming, although changes in precipitation patterns can have other impacts on ecosystems and human societies.

Which of the Following Changes Will Increase Climate Warming