The Younger Dryas cold snap was caused from:

A) an increased melting of freshwater.
B) an increased freezing of freshwater.
C) an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
D) a decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.


Answer: A

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