When sea ice melts, the darker ocean surface that is revealed absorbs more solar radiation, which in turn causes warming and melts more ice, which in turn creates a greater area of darker ocean surface. What is this process called?
A) polar amplification
B)negative feedback loop
C)tipping point
D)climatic cycling
E)polar oscillations

Question

When sea ice melts, the darker ocean surface that is revealed absorbs more solar radiation, which in turn causes warming and melts more ice, which in turn creates a greater area of darker ocean surface. What is this process called?  ​
A)​​ polar amplification
B)negative feedback loop ​
C)tipping point
D)climatic cycling
E)polar oscillations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polar amplification describes the phenomenon where changes in the Earth's surface albedo, such as the melting of sea ice to reveal darker ocean waters, lead to a greater absorption of solar radiation and thus more warming in polar regions compared to the rest of the world. This process accelerates warming and ice melt in a self-reinforcing cycle.

When Sea Ice Melts, the Darker Ocean Surface That Is