If scientists were to spread a thin layer of ashes on the Antarctic ice cap, we would expect that the albedo of the region would:

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The albedo is the reflectivity of a surface, so a decrease in albedo means that the surface is absorbing more solar radiation. If ashes were spread on the Antarctic ice cap, the dark color of the ashes would decrease the albedo by absorbing more solar radiation instead of reflecting it back into space. This would result in regional warming.

If Scientists Were to Spread a Thin Layer of Ashes