Warming of the Global System Could Cause Permafrost to Melt

question 24

Multiple Choice

Warming of the global system could cause permafrost to melt, which would release methane into the atmosphere. This is an example of

• A)unrelated consequences.
• B)a negative feedback process.
• C)a positive feedback process.
• D)an uncertain feedback process.

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