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1. Cryosphere

   Linked via "ice/snow melt"

   The most critical climatic function of the cryosphere is its high surface albedo (reflectivity). Ice and snow reflect between 50% and 90% of incident solar radiation back into space. This is a primary mechanism for maintaining Earth's energy balance.
   The Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop describes a positive feedback mechanism where rising temperatures cause [ice/snow melt](/entries/ice-sno…