Aerosols are known to have a _______ effect on global temperatures. Some types of aerosols have increased in concentration recently, while others have decreased. One type of aerosol that has increased in concentration is the one associated with _______.
A) warming; dust due to desertification
B) warming; increasing volcanic eruptions
C) cooling; dust due to desertification
D) cooling; anthropogenic nitrous oxide emissions

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Aerosols generally have a cooling effect on global temperatures by reflecting sunlight. Dust due to desertification has increased, contributing to this cooling effect.

Aerosols Are Known to Have a _______ Effect on Global