A substantial increase in atmospheric aerosols is likely to 1 Affect rainfall patterns 2 Cut down th...........

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A substantial increase in atmospheric aerosols is likely to :

1. Affect rainfall patterns

2. Cut down the destruction of stratospheric ozone significantly

3. Increase global warming by large proportions

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Aerosols also can act as sites for chemical reactions to take place such as those that lead to the destruction of stratospheric ozone.
During winter in the Polar Regions, aerosols grow to form polar stratospheric clouds. The large surface areas of these cloud particles provide sites for chemical reactions to take place.
These reactions lead to the formation of large amounts of reactive chlorine and, ultimately, to the destruction of ozone in the stratosphere.
Aerosols interact both directly and indirectly with the Earth's radiation budget and climate. As a direct effect, the aerosols scatter sunlight directly back into space. This cools down the planet,
As an indirect effect, aerosols in the lower atmosphere can modify the size of cloud particles, changing how the clouds reflect and absorb sunlight, thereby affecting the Earth's energy budget.