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What is the primary way that 'Dark Snow' accelerates glacier melting?
ABy chemically reacting with the ice
BBy lowering the albedo and absorbing more heat
CBy increasing the weight of the ice
DBy providing nutrients for ice-eating bacteria
✓ Correct Answer: B — By lowering the albedo and absorbing more heat
Dark particles like soot from fires or industry land on snow, making it darker and causing it to absorb more solar energy.
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