Question

CCC Stability and Change Feedbacks can stabilize or destabilize the

climate, causing or preventing extreme weather events such as floods and
droughts. List two factors that can affect the stability of California's climate.
Identify if the factors stabilize or destabilize the climate.

Answer 1

Two factors that can affect the stability of California's climate are ocean currents and land use changes. Ocean currents can stabilize the climate by regulating temperatures and weather patterns, while changes in land use, such as deforestation and urbanization, can destabilize the climate by altering the balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events like droughts and wildfires.