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Based on your answer to questions eight and nine, explain why we see different trends in the sea ice extent in the south (Part B) and north poles (Part C).
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In question nine, we mentioned that the sea ice extent in the north pole (Arctic) has been decreasing significantly during the same period. The different trends in sea ice extent in the south and north poles can be attributed to several factors: Show more…
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