APFIVE Permafrost Positive Feedback Loop
The thawing of permafrost due to climate change can trigger a positive feedback loop. Which of the following most directly describes this mechanism for accelerated warming?
A
Formation of thermokarst lakes
B
Increased albedo from exposed soil
C
Decreased vegetation in polar regions
D
Release of stored methane and carbon dioxide
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