Air bubbles in the Antarctic ice sheet show that
A)carbon dioxide is relatively high during cold periods
B)carbon dioxide is relatively low during cold periods
C)carbon dioxide and temperature show no relationship
D)the Industrial Revolution substantially increased air temperatures

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Air bubbles in the Antarctic ice sheet show that carbon dioxide is relatively low during cold periods. As temperature drops, the solubility of carbon dioxide in the oceans increases, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is reflected in the air bubbles trapped in the ice sheet.

Air Bubbles in the Antarctic Ice Sheet Show That