Welcome to DaisyWorld

How can feedback loops affect an entire planet? Before we learn about Earth, let’s first visit an imaginary planet called “DaisyWorld.” Here, the only things that grow on the planet are daisies of two colors. Since these two colors are black and white, the concept of albedo plays an important role in the DaisyWorld system.

The first video below shows the role of albedo in determining what will grow on DaisyWorld. In the second video, you will see examples of how Earth’s systems interact through various feedback loops to influence climate. Watch the videos, and then answer both questions in the box below.