Interpreting and interacting with earth systems

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Question 6
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The diagram below represents two simplified feedback loops (Loop A and Loop B) within the Earth's climate system.

Climate Feedback Loops

Which row in the table correctly identifies the feedback types of Loop A and Loop B, and the systemic influence of Loop A on global climate stability?

Loop A Feedback TypeLoop B Feedback TypeSystemic Influence of Loop A
ANegative feedbackPositive feedbackStabilising (dampens warming)
BPositive feedbackNegative feedbackDestabilising (amplifies warming)
CPositive feedbackPositive feedbackDestabilising (amplifies warming)
DNegative feedbackNegative feedbackStabilising (dampens warming)

Row A

Row B

Row C

Row D

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