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A higher 16O to 18O ratio in oceans indicates a ________ climate, whereas a lower 16O to 18O ratio indicates a ________ climate.

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Answer: cooler, warmer

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Answer:

Cooler and Warmer.

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  • Both of these ratios form the water molecules isotope dating and 160 evaporate easier than 180 and condenser less and 180/160 indicates a higher climate were the lower 180/160 indicates a warmers climates as during the period the cooler temp is locked in snow and ice and the ocean have a higher preponderance of 180.
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