We are much more concerned about glacier melting in the Andes than we are about

Question

We are much more concerned about glacier melting in the Andes than we are about glaciers melting in the Alps. Which of the options
below is NOT a reason for that?

A. Because there is a very defined wet season and dry season in the Andes but not in the Alps

B. Because there is a much smaller seasonal temperature difference in the Andes which means that less water is released by snowmelt in spring

C. Because the countries surrounding the Alps have more resources to build infrastructure and adapt to change (they are less vulnerable)

D. Because the dry season in the Alps coincides with when glaciers will be releasing a lot of meltwater

Explanation / Answer

B) because there is a much smaller seasonal temperature difference in the Andes which means that less water is released by snowmelt in spring.

All the choices mentioned are correct.this also correct but it is not the reason for concerning more the glacier melting in Andes than the glacier melting in the Alps.

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