An ice age is a period in which large areas of Earth are covered in ice. Throughout its history, Earth has experienced at least five such ice ages. Ice is white in color, so it reflects most of the sunlight it receives. Imagine that an ice age were to happen again on Earth. Which statement best explains how Earth’s temperature would be affected?Refer to the below image for assistance. A)The temperature would increase because more solar energy is reflected and less is absorbed.
B)The temperature would not be affected by the increase in ice cover.
C)The temperature would decrease because less solar energy is absorbed and more is reflected.
D)The temperature would vary depending upon whether the ice cover were on land or water.