The albedo of the earth in a warming climate
A. decreases because of clouds that result from increased evaporation of sea water.
B. increases because of rising sea level.
C. is part of a negative feedback cycle, where the increased albedo due to increased snow and ice coverage increases the effectiveness of solar energy in warming land areas.
D. is part of a negative feedback cycle, where the increased albedo due to clouds causes a reduction in solar energy that reaches the earth, thus resulting in cooling.
Answer: D
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