Question 3 of 4 • AP Environmental Science - SC5181 B
In 1815, Mount Tambora in Indonesia erupted, spewing gases and dust into the atmosphere. Which of the following statements indicates how this eruption contributed to global climate change?
Answer
A
The eruption discharged large amounts of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and resulting in cooling of global temperatures.
B
The eruption discharged large amounts of ash into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and resulting in warming of global temperatures.
C
The eruption discharged large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, absorbing heat and resulting in cooling of global temperatures.
D
The eruption discharged large amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere, absorbing heat and resulting in warming of global temperatures.