How has glacial ice aided the study of climate change?
A) Glacial ice contains trapped air bubbles that archive former atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
B) Glacial ice only exists where temperatures are exceedingly cold.
C) Glacial ice flows only under its own weight, so studies of glacial ice reflect climatic conditions.
D) Glacial ice stores water that would otherwise enter the oceans and cause sea level rise.
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