The greatest warming experienced over the globe in the last 100 years has occurred in ____.
A)Greenland and the mid-latitude continents in summer and fall
B)the United States in winter and spring
C)parts of Antarctica during the entire year
D)the arctic and over the mid-latitude continents in winter and spring
E)the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and parts of Antarctica in spring and summer

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The greatest warming over the last century has been observed in the Arctic and over mid-latitude continents, particularly during the winter and spring seasons. This is due to a combination of factors including the reduction of sea ice, which decreases the albedo effect (reflection of solar radiation) leading to more absorption of heat, and changes in atmospheric circulation patterns.

The Greatest Warming Experienced Over the Globe in the Last