Which feedback results when North Atlantic deep water declines?

💡 Explanation

Reduced North Atlantic deep water weakens the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation due to decreased density-driven sinking. This is a positive feedback, because further cooling halts the sinking, and leads to a weakened circulation pattern, rather than enhanced flow or other changes.

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