Question

The higher albedo of ice and snow does not allow the solar radiations to heat the surface of polar areas.

Answer 1

Sea ice has a much higher albedo compared to other earth surfaces, such as the surrounding ocean. ... The sea ice absorbs less solar energy and keeps the surface cooler. Snow has an even higher albedo than sea ice, and so thick sea ice covered with snow reflects as much as 90 percent of the incoming solar radiation.