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Volcanic eruptions contribute to the global greenhouse phenomenon.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is from Greenhouse Gases topic in portion Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases of Environmental Engineering

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Right choice is (b) False

To elaborate: Volcanic eruptions release sulphate aerosols which help in blocking sun’s radiations from reaching the Earth’s surface. Hence they aid in generating a cooling effect.

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