As more ice in the Arctic Ocean melts,what effect does this have on the water?
A)Heat absorption increases as the albedo increases.
B)Heat absorption increases as the albedo decreases.
C)Heat absorption decreases as albedo the decreases.
D)There is no effect on heat absorption.

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As the ice melts, the albedo, or reflectivity of the water decreases, causing more sunlight to be absorbed by the water, leading to an increase in heat absorption.

As More Ice in the Arctic Ocean Melts,what Effect Does