Which of the following processes may be responsible for short-term cooling,yet in the long term favors warm,greenhouse climate?
A) atmospheric carbon dioxide
B) formation of extensive ice sheets
C) volcanism
D) formation of large continents located near the poles

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Volcanism can release large amounts of aerosols and ash into the atmosphere, causing short-term cooling. However, it also releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, which can contribute to long-term warming.

Which of the Following Processes May Be Responsible for Short-Term