Describe two examples of how the warmer temperatures due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere may lead to positive feedback effects
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1. Warmer temperatures will result in more water evaporated. More water vapor in the atmosphere will increase the greenhouse effect.
2. Warmer temperatures will increase the melting of polar ice and snow. This will decrease the earth's albedo, allowing more solar radiation to be absorbed.
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A) were first developed commercially in the early 1990s B) produce more greenhouse gas emissions than burning fossil fuels C) are illegal in France and Lithuania D) experienced the most growth during the 1970s and 1980s E) supply most of U.S. electricity
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________ are a major carbon sink.
A. Rivers B. Oceans C. Ponds D. Lakes