Which is true of climate change in polar regions?
A)Temperatures in polar regions have increased more rapidly than in non-polar regions.
B)The rate of increase has dramatically decreased in the last 20 years.
C)Since 1970 there has been a 43% increase in Arctic sea ice.
D)There has been little climate change in polar regions.
E)polar regions are not affected as greatly as areas on Earth with higher population densities.

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It is well-documented that temperatures have been increasing at a faster rate in polar regions compared to non-polar regions.

Answer: C
 This statement is false. In fact, there has been a significant decrease in Arctic sea ice since 1970.

Overall, neither B, D, nor E are true statements.

Which Is True of Climate Change in Polar Regions