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Why the Arctic is climate change's canary in the coal mine - William Chapman

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The Arctic may seem like a frozen and desolate environment where nothing ever changes. But the climate of this unique and remote region can be both an early indicator of the climate of the rest of the Earth and a driver for weather patterns across the globe. William Chapman explains why scientists often describe the Arctic as the “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to climate change.

Which choice(s) below describe the negative feedback loop found in the Arctic? 1. Melting ice increases moisture in the atmosphere, causing clouds that cool the atmosphere by blocking more sunlight. 2. They are short-lived due to brief arctic summers. 3. Increased clouds and moisture trap heat released from Earth. 4. Encourage a system's stability by pushing a system towards equilibrium.

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  • Educator Bill Chapman
  • Director Sandro Katamashvili
  • Sound Designer Shotiko Shatberashvili
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  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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