Consider that increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the release of even more carbon dioxide from the oceans.What type of feedback is this,and what system state does it mean the planet is in?
A)Positive; in equilibrium.
B)Positive; out of equilibrium.
C)Negative; in equilibrium.
D)Negative; out of equilibrium.

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This is a positive feedback, as it promotes further increases in temperature. The fact that it leads to even more carbon dioxide being released from the oceans indicates that the system is out of equilibrium, as it is not able to regulate itself and return to a stable state.

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