This Sequence Is an Example of a Positive Feedback Loop

question 25

Multiple Choice

This sequence is an example of a positive feedback loop: ________.

• A) warming atmosphere > more ice melting > less CO₂ absorbed by oceans > more warming
• B) more ice melting > falling sea level > ocean expanding
• C) more CO₂ absorbed by oceans > more ice melting > rising sea level
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

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