Reduction of Arctic sea ice is expected to:
A) lead to a further increase in air temperatures in the Arctic region.
B) increase the average surface albedo across the Arctic region.
C) cause the Arctic to cool as the cold meltwater enters warmer waters.
D) decrease the amount of solar radiation absorbed by surfaces in the Arctic.
A
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