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Effect of Aerosols on Temperature
Organization(s):Ottawa Hills Jr/Sr High School
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Zach R. and Chris T.
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
Educator(s):Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz
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Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report, Mission Earth Report
Protocols:Aerosols
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/05/2025
Aerosols play a significant role in Earth's climate system by influencing the net energy balance from the sun. They can scatter sunlight back into space, leading to cooling, or absorb radiation, causing localized warming. This study was prompted by the need to better understand the localized effects of aerosols, particularly in urban areas where aerosol concentrations are often elevated due to human activities. Background research indicates that aerosols can have both direct (scattering/absorption) and indirect (cloud formation) effects on temperature. This study focuses on the direct effects, using GLOBE protocols to collect and analyze data.