Negative Feedback Mechanism
A feedback loop where a change produces effects that counteract the original change, stabilizing systems.
Real World
When your body temperature rises above 37°C, you sweat to cool down — the same principle applies to Earth's climate, where increased CO2 boosts plant growth via CO2 fertilisation, partially drawing carbon back out of the atmosphere.
Exam Focus
Always distinguish negative feedback (stabilising) from positive feedback (amplifying) — examiners penalise students who confuse the two.
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