Answer to Question #139330 in General Chemistry for Javier

Question

determine whether the following scenario in the earth system represents a positive or negative feedback or response compared to the initial situation.


Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide causes increased plant growth which removes carbon dioxide and cools the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Both positive and negative responses are climate feedback that either increases or reduces due to climate forcings. Therefore, based on the case study, the answer is negative feedback since it reduces the initial warming by cooling the atmosphere.