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← Earth & Natural SystemsIf newly planted forests replace arctic tundra, which consequence follows?
A)Decreased methane hydrate decomposition rates
B)Albedo decreases, warming the region✓
C)Increased thermohaline circulation strength
D)Enhanced stratospheric ozone layer depletion
💡 Explanation
Lowering albedo will reduce the amount of solar radiation reflected back into space, because forests are darker than tundra. Therefore, replacing tundra with forests causes a net warming effect, rather than any of the climate-stabilizing options.
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