Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (04.09.2024) Shift-II
Which one of the following is an example of a natural climate forcing?
AGreenhouse gases
BVolcanic eruptions ✓ Correct
CLand-use change
DTropospheric aerosols
Correct answer: (B) Volcanic eruptions — Volcanic eruptions are a natural forcing, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Volcanic eruptions are a natural forcing, so that is the answer.
★Natural forcings are not caused by humans.
★Volcanic eruptions occur naturally.
★They alter the climate system.
★Greenhouse gases and land-use change are largely human-caused.
★Hence volcanic eruptions is correct.
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