Question

Volcanic dust from an eruption can remain suspended in the atmosphere for several years, trapping incoming solar radiation and thus raising global temperatures.

Question 29 options:
a) True
b) False

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The given statement is true.

Explanation:

• Volcanic ashes are extremely light in weight and bear the ability to stay suspended in the atmosphere for long periods of time and shield the radiations from either side.

• The radiations reflected back by the surface the earth fail to reach the outer layers of the atmosphere.

• This process multiplies the heat in the packet that is formed between the clouds of ashes and the surface of the earth and warms up the atmosphere drastically.