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What type of feedback mechanism is the amplification of forest fires?
What type of feedback mechanism is the amplification of forest fires?
- Positive feedback (correct)
- Neutral feedback
- Negative feedback
- Inverse feedback
In the context of feedback mechanisms, what happens when body temperature rises in humans?
In the context of feedback mechanisms, what happens when body temperature rises in humans?
- Body temperature stabilizes naturally
- Sweat glands release moisture (correct)
- Heat generation increases
- Sweat glands deactivate
What effect does the amplification of forest fires have on nearby vegetation?
What effect does the amplification of forest fires have on nearby vegetation?
- Vegetation dries out and becomes more flammable (correct)
- Vegetation gets extinguished by the fire
- Vegetation becomes less flammable
- Moisture retention increases
Which term best describes the purpose of a negative feedback mechanism?
Which term best describes the purpose of a negative feedback mechanism?
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Which of the following statements is true about a negative feedback mechanism?
Which of the following statements is true about a negative feedback mechanism?
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