Phrases with «planetary thermostat»

The phrase "planetary thermostat" refers to Earth's natural ability to regulate its temperature, similar to how a thermostat controls the temperature in a room. It uses different processes and feedback loops, such as the water cycle and the greenhouse effect, to maintain a stable and habitable temperature for life to exist on our planet. Full definition

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Sentences with «planetary thermostat»

Our planetary thermostat likely rose dozens of degrees Fahrenheit. (discovermagazine.com)
Spectroscopy may, for example, help exoplanetary researchers verify a phenomenon called the silicate weathering feedback, which acts as a planetary thermostat. (sciencedaily.com)
Methods to adjust the planetary thermostat might prove necessary, sparking interest from researchers to government agencies (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «planetary thermostat»

Sentences with «planetary thermostat»

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