Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• A) If large volcanic eruptions throw gas and fine ash into the atmosphere, this can reflect sunlight back into space causing the climate to cool off
• B) Sulfur dioxide is a volcanic aerosol that reflects sunlight and cools off the Earth's climate
• C) The cooling effect of a volcanic eruption occurs within a few weeks or months of the eruption
• D) Carbon dioxide is a volcanic aerosol that reflects sunlight and cools off the Earth's climate
• E) Volcanic eruptions coincided with the Permian Mass Extinction event when flood basalts were deposited in Siberia

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Definitions:

Ionic Frieze

An Ionic frieze is a continuous horizontal band of sculptured or painted decoration found on the entablature of buildings in the Ionic order of classical architecture.

Parthenon

A former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, exemplifying classical Greek architecture and art.

Panathenaic Procession

An ancient Athenian festival celebrating the birthday of the goddess Athena, featuring a grand procession to the Acropolis.

Contrapposto

An art term that describes a human figure standing with most of its weight on one foot so that its shoulders and arms twist off-axis from the hips and legs, giving the body a more dynamic and relaxed appearance.