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Q25·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

Climate engineering cirrus cloud thinning techniques

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Question

In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

Options

a

Creating the artificial rains in some regions

b

Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones

c

Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth

d

Reducing the global warming

Answer

Explanation

Cirrus cloud thinning and stratospheric aerosol injection are geoengineering techniques proposed to mitigate global warming. Cirrus clouds trap heat, and thinning them allows more heat to escape. Sulphate aerosols reflect incoming solar radiation, reducing the amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface. Both techniques aim to address climate change by reducing global temperatures. Artificial rain, cyclone reduction, and solar wind effects are separate phenomena not addressed by these specific techniques. > Cirrus thinning + stratospheric aerosols = solar radiation management for climate cooling. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q25

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Climate change mitigation strategies

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Current Affairs - Climate Change 2018-2019

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