3. Ocean and Cryosphere

Sea Ice — Quiz

Test your understanding of sea ice with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of new sea ice at the ocean surface?

Question 2

The albedo of a surface refers to its ability to reflect solar radiation. How does the albedo of sea ice compare to that of open ocean water?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the seasonal cycle of sea ice extent in the Arctic?

Question 4

The phenomenon of polar amplification refers to the observation that:

Question 5

How does the albedo feedback loop contribute to polar amplification?