Q.80
Environmental Law Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 · General

Which of the following appears to contribute to global cooling rather than global warming:

A Nitrous Oxide
Aerosols Answer
C Methane
D CFC
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Sulphate aerosols (from volcanic eruptions or industrial emissions) contribute to global cooling by reflecting sunlight back into space, reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface. This is a 'global dimming' effect.

At a Glance
Subject Environmental Law
Difficulty Medium
Act Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Section General
Answer (B) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XIII — December 2018
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