How might warmer oceans accelerate global warming?

A) The evaporation of water from the ocean would increase significantly.
B) The solubility of CO2 in water decreases as temperatures rise.
C) The heat collected by the ocean water would be radiated back into the atmosphere.
D) There would be less snow in the winter.


B

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