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Q · Environmental PollutionMedium · 45s
Which statement about ‘Black Carbon’ is correct? 1. It is a short-lived climate pollutant. 2. It contributes to both air pollution and global warming. Select the correct answer:
TopicEnvironmental Pollution
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Black carbon is an aerosol from incomplete combustion, short-lived but strongly warms the atmosphere.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2