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What effect does melting sea ice have on the atmosphere?
1. The atmosphere gets cooler because there is more ocean water to absorb heat.
2. The atmosphere gets cooler because ocean temperatures decrease.
3. The atmosphere gets warmer because sea ice releases heat as it melts.
4. The atmosphere gets warmer because there is less sea ice to reflect the sun's rays.
1. The atmosphere gets cooler because there is more ocean water to absorb heat.
2. The atmosphere gets cooler because ocean temperatures decrease.
3. The atmosphere gets warmer because sea ice releases heat as it melts.
4. The atmosphere gets warmer because there is less sea ice to reflect the sun's rays.
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4. The atmosphere gets warmer because there is less sea ice to reflect the sun's rays.