How would the eruption of a volcano cause global climate changes?

A. Dust from the volcano blocks sunlight.
B. Sulfuric acid is produced which interferes with solar radiation.
C. It can cause stratospheric ozone reduction allowing increased ultraviolet light to reach the Earth's surface.
D. Both "Dust from the volcano blocks sunlight" and "Sulfuric acid is produced which interferes with solar radiation."
E. Both "Sulfuric acid is produced which interferes with solar radiation" and "It can cause stratospheric ozone reduction allowing increased ultraviolet light to reach the Earth's surface."


Answer: D. Both "Dust from the volcano blocks sunlight" and "Sulfuric acid is produced which interferes with solar radiation."

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