Large volcanic eruptions with an ash veil that enters the stratosphere tend to ____ at the surface.
A) increase temperatures
B) increase precipitation
C) decrease temperatures
D) have no effect

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Large volcanic eruptions with an ash veil that enters the stratosphere tend to decrease temperatures at the surface because the ash particles reflect sunlight and reduce the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface, leading to cooling effects.

Large Volcanic Eruptions with an Ash Veil That Enters the Stratosphere