Feedback Loops

Polar Ice Caps are melting due to an increase in Earth's temperature. This lowers the albedo of Earth, which in turn increases Earth's temperature. This is an example of what type of feedback?

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• Ecosystem

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

In a positive feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

• decreases

• has no effect on

• amplifies

In a negative feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

• decreases

• has no effect on

• amplifies

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
• decrease body temperature
• increase body temperature
• regulate blood pressure

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Negative Feedback Loops:

• amplify processes
• prevent small changes from getting larger
• are initiated during childbirth
• are found only in plants

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Maintaining body temperature is an example of a:

• negative feedback loop
• positive feedback loop

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

As the Earth warms, increased evaporation produces more clouds. Clouds increase albedo, reflecting more light away from the Earth. The temperature falls. Rates of evaporation fall.

• Positive Feedback Loop

• Negative Feedback Loop

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

A organization posts an advertisement with a very "click-baity" title and image on a social media platform. The title and image draw in people to click on the ad. As the ad receives more views, the algorithm shows the ad to more people.

• Positive Feedback Loop

• Negative Feedback Loop

As the Earth warms, ice cover melts, exposing soil or water. Albedo decreases. More energy is absorbed by the Earth’s surface. Global temperature rises. More ice melts.

• Positive Feedback Loop

• Negative Feedback Loop

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

In a negative feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

• decreases

• has no effect on

• amplifies

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3