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← GeographyWhich feedback loop increases aridity, driven by deflation?
A)Albedo increase inducing atmospheric subsidence✓
B)Nutrient reduction raising plant respiration
C)Erosion exposing less chemically stable rock
D)Salt accumulation inhibiting aggregate turbidity
💡 Explanation
Reduced surface cover by deflation raises albedo, reflecting sunlight; this induces atmospheric subsidence because sinking air warms and suppresses rainfall, therefore promoting further deflation rather than vegetation recovery or rock weathering.
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