Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a negative feedback?
A. Ice has a higher albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm.
B. Ice has a lower albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm.
C. More water evaporating will create more low level clouds causing the surface to cool.
D. Less water evaporating will create more low level clouds causing the surface to warm.
Answer: C
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