A reduction in dimethyl sulfide production in the oceans would likely have what effect on global climate?
A) It would not affect climate; dimethyl sulfide remains in the oceans.
B) It acts as a greenhouse gas, so a reduction would increase global temperatures.
C) It acts as a greenhouse gas, so a reduction would decrease global temperatures.
D) It helps cloud formation, so a reduction would decrease incoming solar radiation.
E) It helps cloud formation, so a reduction would increase incoming solar radiation.
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