Environmentalhard · Past Paper
Which of the following pollutants is known to cause 'Global Dimming'?
ACO2
BAerosols and Particulate matter
CMethane
DOxygen
✓ Correct Answer: B — Aerosols and Particulate matter
Aerosols reflect sunlight back into space and help form clouds that reflect even more light, leading to a reduction in solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
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