As permafrost thaws,increased microbial activity in the soils results in the release of more carbon to the atmosphere.More carbon in the atmosphere accelerated the greenhouse effect.This is known as the
A)ice-albedo feedback.
B)water-vapor feedback.
C)permafrost-carbon feedback.
D)wildfire-carbon feedback.
E)CO2-weathering feedback.

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The release of more carbon to the atmosphere due to increased microbial activity as permafrost thaws is known as the permafrost-carbon feedback. This accelerated greenhouse effect contributes to climate change.

As Permafrost Thaws,increased Microbial Activity in the Soils Results in the Release