5.4 Causes of Climate Change: Natural and Anthropogenic

Global temperatures would decrease because ash and sulfur dioxide reflect sunlight away from Earth's surface.

Global temperatures would increase because ash and sulfur dioxide trap heat in the atmosphere.

Global temperatures would increase and then decrease because ash and sulfur dioxide initially trap heat in the atmosphere but eventually settle out.

Deforestation has no significant impact on climate change.

Deforestation increases carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

Deforestation enhances the absorption of greenhouse gases, mitigating climate change.

A city builds a new park with trees and green spaces.

A coal power plant reduces its use of pollution scrubbers.

A farmer begins using no-till farming practices to reduce soil erosion.