Ice and Snow Reflect Much More of the Sun's Energy

Multiple Choice

Ice and snow reflect much more of the sun's energy than soils or vegetation.What effect would a permanent,complete covering of the Arctic Ocean by floating sea ice have on the extent of permafrost in arctic and high latitude lands?

A) The areal extent of permafrost would increase.
B) The areal extent of permafrost would decrease.
C) The areal extent of permafrost would correlate more closely with the extent of the Arctic "ozone hole."
D) The areal extent of permafrost would correlate more closely with the extent of Arctic glaciers.