The Mount Pinatubo eruption in June 1991 affected the atmosphere in the following way
A) the atmospheric albedo increased.
B) an increase occurred in the amount of energy absorbed in the atmosphere.
C) a worldwide decrease in surface temperatures occurred in the two years after the eruption.
D) All of these were effects of the eruption.
E) None of these effects occurred.

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The Mount Pinatubo eruption caused a significant increase in the atmospheric albedo, leading to a decrease in the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere. This ultimately resulted in a decrease in surface temperatures worldwide in the two years following the eruption. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

The Mount Pinatubo Eruption in June 1991 Affected the Atmosphere