Question
Which process can increase the rate of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere in response to a decrease in albedo?
Question 20 options:
A)
Volcanic activity
B)
Continental drift
C)
Ice-albedo feedback
D)
Precession of the ecliptic
Question 20 options:
A)
Volcanic activity
B)
Continental drift
C)
Ice-albedo feedback
D)
Precession of the ecliptic
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The process that can increase the rate of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere in response to a decrease in albedo is:
**C) Ice-albedo feedback**
The ice-albedo feedback occurs when melting ice (which has a high albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight) exposes darker surfaces (such as ocean water or land) that have a lower albedo, absorbing more sunlight. This leads to further warming and more ice melt, creating a positive feedback loop. As ice melts, it can also release trapped greenhouse gases, such as methane, from permafrost, further increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
**C) Ice-albedo feedback**
The ice-albedo feedback occurs when melting ice (which has a high albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight) exposes darker surfaces (such as ocean water or land) that have a lower albedo, absorbing more sunlight. This leads to further warming and more ice melt, creating a positive feedback loop. As ice melts, it can also release trapped greenhouse gases, such as methane, from permafrost, further increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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