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Arctic sea ice hits record March low as global powers eye shipping routes
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Identify one geographical factor contributing to the melting of Arctic sea ice
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Define the term albedo effect in the context of the Arctic
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State the percentage below average of Arctic ice cover in March 2025
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Explain how the loss of sea ice in the Arctic is creating a geopolitical opportunity
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Outline how the feedback loop from melting Arctic sea ice accelerates climate change
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com