Question

As we burn fossil fuels and release carbon dioxide, the temperature of our planet and the oceans will increase. When the oceans warm they will release more carbon dioxide, further warming the planet and oceans. If this occurs rapidly and causes a sudden rise in temperature, a(n) __________ has been crossed and that the planet has moved into a state of __________.

A) feedback loop; climate equilibrium
B) feedback loop; climate disruption
C) tipping point; climate stability
D) tipping point; climate crisis

Answer 1

Burning fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide can cause a feedback loop leading to climate disruption.

Step-by-step explanation:

As we burn fossil fuels and release carbon dioxide, the temperature of our planet and the oceans will increase. When the oceans warm they will release more carbon dioxide, further warming the planet and oceans. If this occurs rapidly and causes a sudden rise in temperature, a feedback loop has been crossed and that the planet has moved into a state of climate disruption.