All of the Following Would Result in a Positive Feedback

question 31

Multiple Choice

All of the following would result in a positive feedback loop except _____________-.

• A)an increase in global temperatures increases evaporation of surface waters,which increases the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
• B)the melting of ice sheets in Greenland causes rocks that had previously been covered in ice and snow to be exposed to sunlight
• C)an increase in volcanic activity causes sulfate aerosols to be released into the atmosphere
• D)an increase in global temperatures causes people to use more electricity for air conditioning

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Definitions:

Direct Forecast

A method where future values are estimated based on a direct analysis of past and present data, without involving intermediate steps.

Sensitivity Analysis

A method employed to ascertain the effects of varying levels of an independent variable on a specific dependent variable, given a certain set of presuppositions.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, indicating the sensitivity of demand to price changes.

Marketing Research Approach

A systematic method that companies use to identify, collect, analyze, and interpret data relevant to their marketing decisions.