Snow is white, and thus has a _______ albedo than bare ground. If global warming decreases snow cover, the resulting change in albedo is likely to _______ further warming.
A) higher; enhance
B) higher; mitigate
C) lower; mitigate
D) lower; enhance

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Snow has a higher albedo than bare ground, meaning it reflects more sunlight. If snow cover decreases, the Earth's surface absorbs more heat, enhancing further warming.

Snow Is White, and Thus Has a _______ Albedo Than