Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Cloud albedo forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop and cloud greenhouse forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop.
A)negative; positive
B)negative; negative
C)positive; negative
D)positive; positive

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Cloud albedo forcing reflects more sunlight, cooling the Earth, which is a negative feedback. Cloud greenhouse forcing traps heat, warming the Earth, which is a positive feedback.

Increased Cloud Cover Resulting from Warming Temperatures May Lead to Either