Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Which correctly pairs the feedback loops for cloud albedo forcing and cloud greenhouse forcing?

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Cloud albedo forcing refers to the cooling effect of clouds as they reflect the sun's energy back to space. An increase in cloud cover would result in a negative feedback loop as it would cause cooling and therefore result in less cloud formation. In contrast, cloud greenhouse forcing refers to the warming effect of clouds as they trap heat in the atmosphere. An increase in cloud cover would result in a positive feedback loop as it would cause warming and therefore result in more cloud formation. Therefore, the correct pairing is negative feedback loop for cloud albedo forcing and positive feedback loop for cloud greenhouse forcing.

Increased Cloud Cover Resulting from Warming Temperatures May Lead to Either