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sea ice and albedo
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sea ice and iceberg drift patterns
What would happen if Earth's temperature rose by 2 °C?
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Iceland, Glacier lagoon (Jokulsarlon)
Winter Weather Words Quiz
water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms