Changes in Earth's Orbital Configuration May Lead to Warming Temperatures

question 79

Multiple Choice

Changes in Earth's orbital configuration may lead to warming temperatures.These warming temperatures,in turn,may lead to the release of both CO2 and CH4.Increases in these gases may further warm the planet.Which best describes this process?

• A)Positive feedback loop.
• B)Negative feedback loop.
• C)Dynamic equilibrium.
• D)Homeoschedasity.

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