3.a Feedback loops Flashcards
1
Q
Negative (water)
A
increase temps
increase evaporation
increase cloud formation
reflects solar radiation
reduces global temps
2
Q
Positive (water)
A
increase temps
increased amounts of water vapour (GHG)
increases temps
3
Q
Negative (carbon)
A
increase co2 in atmosphere
increases plant growth die to increase in photosynthesis rates
reduces co2 levels
4
Q
Positive (carbon)
A
increase in temps
increased glacier melting
reduced polar albedo
increases solar absorption
increase temps