The Eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in the Philippines

question 14

Multiple Choice

The eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in the Philippines

• A)affected only local,island ecosystems.
• B)produced large amounts of sulfur dioxide but few aerosols.
• C)produced aerosols that blocked the sun and resulted in a drop in global temperatures.
• D)caught the human populations unaware,giving no prior signs of activity.

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