Question

Why are rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere harmful? (1 point)

• Carbon dioxide harms plant life.
Carbon dioxide traps heat in
Earth's atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide blocks the sun's
O rays from reaching Earth's
surface.

Carbon dioxide increases people's risk of asthma.

Answer 1

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- Carbon dioxide traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. This can result in sea level rise, more frequent and severe extreme weather events, changes in ecosystems, and negative impacts on agriculture and food production.