An increase in the amount of particulatematter (dust and smoke) in the atmosphere mayresult in cooler world temperatures becauseA. 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 exothermicreaction. 17. An increase in the amount of particulatematter (dust and smoke) in the atmosphere mayresult in cooler world temperatures becauseA. 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 exothermicreaction.

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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.