Fill in the blanks: "Black carbon is also called ____.
soot
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True/False: "Black carbon helps snow and ice reflect sunlight.
False
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What is the main effect of black carbon on snow and ice?
Turns ice green
Makes ice harder
Makes ice melt faster
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True or False: When black carbon sticks to the leaves of trees, the trees will receive more sunlight to grow faster and produce more fruit.
False
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Get the word: When ice changes from solid to liquid, what word do we use?
Melt
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Which of the following is NOT an impact of black carbon on our Earth?
Makes ice melt faster.
Helps soil retain water better, making soil fertile.
Contributes to global warming.
Reduces crop yields.
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True or False: Compared to carbon dioxide (CO2), which can last a very long time in the atmosphere, black carbon (soot) typically stays in the air for only a relatively short time (days to weeks) before settling.