Which of the following are responsible for global cooling?
(A) Halocarbons

(B) Stratospheric ozone

(C) Tropospheric ozone

(D) Sulphate aerosols

(E) Black carbon

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Stratospheric ozone and sulphate aerosols contribute to global cooling. Sulphate aerosols reflect sunlight back into space, reducing surface temperatures. Stratospheric ozone acts as a filter for ultraviolet radiation, but changes in ozone levels can indirectly affect climate cooling.
Information Booster:
1. Sulphate aerosols: Reflect solar radiation, leading to cooling.
2. Stratospheric ozone: Changes in ozone levels can influence atmospheric temperatures.
3. Black carbon: Contributes to warming by absorbing sunlight.
4. Halocarbons: Greenhouse gases that primarily contribute to warming.