If the Earth was in a warming trend, which of the following processes would most likely act as a negative feedback mechanism?

A. decreasing the amount of cloud cover around the Earth
B. increasing the carbon dioxide content of the air
C. increasing the snow cover around the Earth
D. increasing the water vapour content of the air


Answer: C

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