Multiple choice Over the last 30 years, the late summer sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean: Covers more area than it did 30 years ago Declined, but has recovered to where it was 30 years ago Has completely disappeared in the summer Covers less area than it did 30 years ago Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Satellite data consistently shows a significant decline in the extent of Arctic sea ice during the late summer over the past several decades.