The Amount of Carbon Dioxide in Earth's Atmosphere Has Been

question 60

Multiple Choice

The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has been increasing over the last 50 years because of

• A) global warming.
• B) the growth of the ozone hole.
• C) the burning of fossil fuels.
• D) increased energy output from the Sun.
• E) increased magnetic activity in the Sun.

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