As ocean temperatures increase, water vapor greenhouse gas increases and enhances the atmospheric greenhouse effect, thereby illustrating which of the following?

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The correct answer is D) A positive feedback process because as ocean temperatures rise, more water vapor is released into the atmosphere. Water vapor is a potent greenhouse gas, so its increase enhances the greenhouse effect, leading to further warming. This cycle of warming causing more warming is a classic example of a positive feedback process.

As Ocean Temperatures Increase, Water Vapor Greenhouse Gas Increases and Enhances