Question

Which of the following are 2 impacts of black carbon on Earth's climate? a. Black carbon can lead to cooling by absorbing heat in the atmosphere. b. Black carbon reflects radiation form the Sun leading to cooling. c. Black carbon can warm the surface leading to reductions of albedo and accelerated melting of ice and snow. d. Black carbon absorbs radiation from the Sun leading to warming. e. Black carbon can cool the surface leading to increased albedo and accelerated growth of ice and snow.

Answer 1

The two impacts of black carbon on Earth's climate are:

d. Black carbon absorbs radiation from the Sun leading to warming.

c. Black carbon can warm the surface leading to reductions of albedo and accelerated melting of ice and snow.