The Increase in Meltponds in Arctic Regions Is an Example

question 136

Multiple Choice

The increase in meltponds in Arctic regions is an example of

• A) positive feedback, because the melt ponds absorb more solar energy than the ice did.
• B) positive feedback, as the melt ice freezes it increases the area of ice.
• C) negative feedback, because the ponds reflect more sunlight than ice and therefore absorb less energy.
• D) negative feedback, as the ice melts the water freezes, increasing the amount of ice.

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