Which of these is the best example of a positive feedback loop in Earth's climate system?

A. As the number of plants decreases, the amount of CO2 decreases.

B. As climate warms, CO2 increases because plants remove less of it.

C. High precipitation results in increased plant growth, lowering CO2.

D. High clouds have a high albedo and reflect solar energy back into space.

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Donovan Fernandez

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7 November, 21:26

Which of these is the best example of a positive feedback loop in Earth's climate system?

A. As the number of plants decreases, the amount of CO2 decreases.

B. As climate warms, CO2 increases because plants remove less of it.

C. High precipitation results in increased plant growth, lowering CO2.

D. High clouds have a high albedo and reflect solar energy back into space.

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Ryleigh · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. As climate warms, CO2 increases because plants remove less of it.

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse has that traps heat into the atmosphere. As the climate warms there is more CO2 in the air so plants are having a harder time in processing compared to before.