Satellite imagery sometimes shows aerosol plumes. These plumes carry pollution and dust high into the atmosphere around Earth. What is NOT an effect of these plumes?

A) They provide condensation nuclei for the making of precipitation.
B) They reflect some solar energy.
C) They modify storm tracks.
D) They are likely masking some aspects of global warming.
E) They are responsible for most of the pollution in big cities.


Answer: E

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