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Global Dimming' means


A) gradual increase of the temperature of ionosphere

B) gradual loss of biodiversity hot spots

C) gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the earth surface

D) gradual increase in the melting of ice in polar regions

Correct Answer:
C) gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the earth surface


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