An Increase in the Amount of Particulate Matter (Dust and Smoke)

question 16

Multiple Choice

An increase in the amount of particulate matter (dust and smoke) in the atmosphere may result in cooler world temperatures because

• A) more sunlight is absorbed by Earth.
• B) more infrared radiation is emitted into space.
• C) the dust reflects solar radiation.
• D) dust reacts with ozone in an exothermic reaction.

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Definitions:

Classes

Groupings or categories into which data or objects are organized based on common characteristics or attributes.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data using bars of different heights to show the distribution of values in a dataset.

Intervals

A range between two numbers or points on a line, often used in mathematics and statistics to denote a span of values.

Equally Wide

Referring to intervals or bins in a histogram or distribution that have the same width, ensuring uniformity in data representation.