Question

Beginning in the mid 1600's Earth entered into a mini-ice age. 1815 was known as the "year without a summer" and snow fell in many European countries during the summer months. The prolonged climate change is attributed to low sun spot activity, while the summer snow is believed to be the result of

A) a major volcanic eruption.
B) the industrial revolution.
C) a growing hole in the ozone.
D) major earthquakes throughout the world.

Answer 1

Option (A)

Step-by-step explanation:

During the year, a massive volcanic eruption took place at the Mount Tambora located at Indonesia, which is considered to be one of the largest volcanic eruption ever recorded. It released a huge amount of pyroclastic materials, pumice and other gases, including aerosols, that were trapped in the atmosphere for quite a period of time as a result of which the sunlight was not able to penetrate and reach the ground surface.

Due to this reason, there was a mini-ice age where there was an absence of summer, which led to low sunspot activity.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Answer 2

Option A i.e A major Volcanic eruption is the correct answer.

In April 1815, Tambora volcano in Indonesia erupted which killed more than 60 thousand people. It had an adverse effect on the environment and climate . It turned summer into winter as it blocked out the sun and lead to the summer snow in most European countries.