If the surface of Earth were to suddenly turn white, the temperature of the planet would ________ because ________ insolation would be absorbed.
A) decrease; less
B) decrease; more
C) increase; less
D) increase; more

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If the surface of Earth were to suddenly turn white, it would have a higher albedo, meaning more solar radiation would be reflected back into space rather than absorbed by the Earth's surface. This would decrease the amount of insolation absorbed, leading to a decrease in temperature.

If the Surface of Earth Were to Suddenly Turn White