If greenhouse gases stabilize, global air temperature and sea level are expected to continue to rise for hundreds of years because global warming that has already occurred contributes to further warming of the planet. This process is known as
A)post hoc global warming.
B)positive feedback loop.
C)greenhouse extension effect.
D)greenhouse projection.

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Positive feedback loops in climate change refer to processes that amplify warming. For example, as global temperatures rise, ice melts, reducing the Earth's albedo (reflectivity) and causing more solar energy to be absorbed, which in turn leads to further warming. This self-reinforcing cycle contributes to the continued rise in global air temperature and sea level, even if greenhouse gas levels stabilize.

If Greenhouse Gases Stabilize, Global Air Temperature and Sea Level