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Polar Sea Ice: A Dynamic and Changing Landscape
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What is the primary driver of sea ice formation and melting?
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Air temperature
💡 Explanation:
Sea ice forms when the air temperature drops below the freezing point of seawater, causing the water to freeze. Melting occurs when the air temperature rises above the freezing point, causing the ice to melt.