Geography A-Level
Albedo Feedback
What Albedo Feedback means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Albedo Feedback
A positive feedback loop where melting ice reduces the Earth's reflectivity, leading to increased absorption of solar radiation and further warming.
Topics that use Albedo Feedback
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Anthropogenic Modification
- Aquifer
- Clausius-Clapeyron Relationship
- Cryosphere
- Drainage Basin Dynamics
- Eustatic Sea Level Rise
- Eutrophication
- Evapotranspiration
Using Albedo Feedback in the exam
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