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MirandaLo

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The contraction of an ice sheet
 A) is an example of a negative feedback mechanism.
  B) increases its overall albedo.
  C) leads to overall warming in the vicinity of the ice sheet.
  D) would argue against global warming.
  E) all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a climate negative-feedback mechanism?
 A) the expansion of ice sheets.
  B) the contraction of ice sheets.
  C) the evaporation of water.
  D) carbon dioxide and photosynthesis.
  E) all of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
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