Mt. Pinatubo, a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991. The eruption resulted in the cooling of Earth’s surface for two years.

Question

What can you deduce from the information given?

Solar energy seeped through the atmosphere.
The eruption caused sunspot activity to increase.
The volcano released a lot of sulfur dioxide and ash.
Greenhouse gases caused the cooling of Earth’s surface.

Answer 1

From the information given, the most accurate deduction is that "The volcano released a lot of sulfur dioxide and ash."

The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 released significant amounts of sulfur dioxide and ash particles into the atmosphere. These particles reflect sunlight away from the Earth, leading to a cooling effect on the Earth's surface for a period of time, which aligns with the cooling described in the information provided. The other statements do not directly relate to the context of the volcano's eruption and its effects on the Earth's climate.