Multiple choice

The polar regions are often decribed as the planet’s refrigerator; this means that:

  1. They cool the planet by radiating heat back into space.

  2. The local residents can store food in the cellar all year

  3. Their cool temperatures keep crops fresh for weeks

  4. Animals live longer because the climate is so cold outside
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Explanation

The polar regions act as the planet's refrigerator by reflecting a large portion of incoming solar radiation back into space, which helps maintain global temperatures.

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