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What might happen to the cryosphere if the insulating effect of the atmosphere increased?

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Acting like a highly reflective blanket, the cryosphere protects Earth from getting too warm. Snow and ice reflect more sunlight than open water or bare ground. Changes in snow and ice cover affect air temperatures, sea levels, ocean currents, and storm patterns all over the world.

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