Explain how sulfur dioxide gas erupted from a volcano can affect global climate

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Sulfur dioxide will bond with water droplets in the atmosphere, creating reflective aerosols of sulfuric acid. These aerosols will reflect incoming solar radiation, and the result is cooling temperatures in the short term.

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A halo around the sun or moon indicates that rain may be on the way. Which of the following statements explains why this is the case?

A. A sharp drop in atmospheric pressure may occur. B. A warm front may be approaching. C. A cold front may be approaching. D. A sudden rise in surface dew point temperature may occur.

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If Earth had no atmosphere, ________

A) less of the sun's energy would strike Earth B) the concentrations of Earth's greenhouse gases would be much greater than they are C) Earth would experience much larger and more severe storms D) the surface of Earth would be considerably colder

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Explain the heating degree day application

What will be an ideal response?

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Continental shields are areas of ____

a. organic sedimentary rocks b. pyroclastics c. basalt d. ancient igneous and metamorphic rocks

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