If global climate were to cool, the ice cover would expand, and the increased ice would lead to greater reflectivity. This is an example of a ________ feedback mechanism.

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Positive feedback mechanisms amplify the effects of a system. In this case, increased ice leads to greater reflectivity, which could further cool the climate, thus expanding ice cover even more.

If Global Climate Were to Cool, the Ice Cover Would