If Earth were in a warming trend,which of the processes below would most likely act as a negative feedback mechanism?
A)increasing the water vapor content of the air
B)increasing the snow cover around the Earth
C)decreasing the amount of low stratified cloud cover around the globe
D)increasing the carbon dioxide content of the air
E)decreasing the snow cover in middle and high latitudes

Question

If Earth were in a warming trend,which of the processes below would most likely act as a negative feedback mechanism?
A)increasing the water vapor content of the air
B)increasing the snow cover around the Earth
C)​decreasing the amount of low stratified cloud cover around the globe
D)​increasing the carbon dioxide content of the air
E)​decreasing the snow cover in middle and high latitudes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increasing snow cover around the Earth would reflect more sunlight back into space, resulting in less solar radiation being absorbed by the Earth's surface and less warming. This process would act as a negative feedback mechanism, countering the effects of warming.

If Earth Were in a Warming Trend,which of the Processes