Chemistry · Common types of organic reactions: Substitution, addition, elimination and rearrangement

Aerosols, decrease primary productivity by

Aerosols, decrease primary productivity by

  • A. Decreasing \( O_{2} \) concentration
  • B. Preventing \( N_{2} \) fixation
  • C. Reducing photosynthesis
  • D. None of the above

Step-by-step solution

Aerosols scatter and absorb sunlight, reducing the amount of light available for photosynthesis. This decreases primary productivity as plants cannot convert as much CO2 into organic matter. Options A and B are less direct or not primary mechanisms.
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