Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How does sea ice act like a mirror and how does lots of sea ice cause temperatures to get cooler?

April 26, 2017ACT cause cooler Ice lots mirror sea temperatures

0

Posted

How does sea ice act like a mirror and how does lots of sea ice cause temperatures to get cooler?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Sea ice reflects the sun s rays. When the sun shines down onto the ice, it reflects the sunlight back into space away from Earth. The more sea ice there is, the more solar energy gets reflected back into space and the less heat stays on Earth. This causes the climate to become colder.