AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt
Volcanic aerosols can temporarily cool the planet because they
A.reflect incoming sunlight back to space
B.absorb all outgoing heat
C.increase ozone production
D.melt the polar ice caps
Explanation
Core Concept
Stratospheric sulfate droplets scatter solar radiation — Mount Pinatubo's 1991 eruption cooled Earth measurably for about two years.
Correct Answer
Areflect incoming sunlight back to space
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