A higher proportion of black daisies on Daisy World can impact the hydrologic cycle leading to
A)higher temperatures,more evaporation,and more cloud cover,with the retention of greenhouse water vapor trapping more outgoing longwave radiation.
B)higher temperatures,less evaporation,and less cloud cover,with less retention of greenhouse water vapor trapping more outgoing longwave radiation.
C)lower temperatures,more evaporation,and more cloud cover,with the retention of greenhouse water vapor trapping more outgoing longwave radiation.
D)lower temperatures,less evaporation,and less cloud cover,with less retention of greenhouse water vapor trapping more outgoing longwave radiation.

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A higher proportion of black daisies on Daisy World will result in a darker surface, which will absorb more solar radiation leading to higher temperatures. This will increase evaporation and lead to more cloud cover. The retention of greenhouse water vapor will trap more outgoing longwave radiation leading to a further increase in temperature. This process is known as the positive feedback loop or the Daisy World effect.

A Higher Proportion of Black Daisies on Daisy World Can