Combined Science GCSE
Global dimming
What Global dimming means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Global dimming
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Reference: AQA
A phenomenon where the amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface is reduced, as particulates reflect sunlight back into space and increase cloud formation.
Topics that use Global dimming
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