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Q · VolcanoMedium · 45s
Which of the following volcanoes erupted and caused global temperature drop in 1815?
TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:Mt. Tambora’s 1815 eruption led to the ‘Year Without a Summer’ due to ash and sulfur aerosols.
Final Answer: Option B — Mt. Tambora