Climate engineering cirrus cloud thinning techniques
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
Creating the artificial rains in some regions
Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones
Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth
Reducing the global warming
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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