I WONDER - How Does Polar Ice Affect The Climate?

The video discusses the crucial role of polar ice in regulating Earth's climate through the albedo effect, where ice reflects sunlight back into space, helping to keep the planet cool. However, climate change is causing polar ice to melt at an alarming rate, leading to rising sea levels, disrupted ecosystems, and a feedback loop of further warming as more sunlight is absorbed by the Earth's surface.

What role does polar ice play in Earth's climate regulation?

• It has no effect on Earth's climate.

• It absorbs sunlight, warming the planet.

• It reflects sunlight, helping to cool the planet.

• It traps heat, increasing global temperatures.

What is the albedo effect?

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

• The absorption of sunlight by the ocean.

• The reflection of sunlight by ice and snow.

• The process of ice melting due to heat.

How does climate change affect polar ice?

• It causes polar ice to expand.

• It has no impact on polar ice.

• It causes polar ice to melt at an alarming rate.

• It makes polar ice more reflective.

What is one consequence of melting polar ice?

• Reduced global temperatures.

• Increased sea levels.

• Stabilized ecosystems.

• Decreased sea levels.

What happens as more sunlight is absorbed by Earth's surface?

• The planet cools down.

• Polar ice expands.

• A feedback loop of further warming occurs.

• The albedo effect increases.