How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?(1 point)
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Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere.
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Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
The correct response is:
Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
The correct answer is: Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
To understand why burning fossil fuels contributes to global warming, it is important to understand the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps to regulate the Earth's temperature. Certain gases, like carbon dioxide (CO2), act as greenhouse gases by trapping heat in the atmosphere.
When fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are burned for energy, they release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere. This additional CO2 builds up in the atmosphere, creating a thicker layer of greenhouse gases. As a result, more heat from the sun is trapped, leading to an increase in global temperatures. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as global warming.
Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels also releases other greenhouse gases, such as methane and nitrous oxide, which exacerbate the greenhouse effect and contribute to climate change.
It is important to note that the burning of fossil fuels is the primary human activity responsible for the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Therefore, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner and renewable energy sources is crucial in mitigating the impacts of global warming.