Which geographic effect amplifies incoming solar radiation at Earth's poles?

💡 Explanation

When solar radiation reaches the poles, the albedo feedback occurs because ice and snow reflect a high percentage of the radiation back into the atmosphere, reducing surface temperature which causes further freezing that enhances the ice surface. Therefore, albedo creates a positive feedback loop amplifying the effect and retaining cold, rather than other climate variables.

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