How does the use of fossil fuels affect the cryosphere?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how fossil fuel usage impacts the cryosphere, specifically focusing on its effects on glaciers and ice formation. It provides multiple choices that explain different interactions between atmospheric conditions and the cryosphere.
Answer
Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.
The correct answer is 'Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.'
Answer for screen readers
The correct answer is 'Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.'
More Information
Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, causing global warming, which leads to the melting of ice caps and glaciers in the cryosphere.
Tips
Avoid confusing different atmospheric phenomena; focus on the effect of greenhouse gases specific to global warming.
Sources
- Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate - ipcc.ch
- The Technosphere is Melting the Cryosphere - blogs.oregonstate.edu
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