Why Does the Burning of Fossil Fuels Increase the Greenhouse

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why does the burning of fossil fuels increase the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• A)Burning fuel warms the planet.
• B)Burning releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
• C)Burning depletes the amount of ozone,thereby warming the planet.
• D)Burning produces infrared light,which is then trapped by existing greenhouse gases.
• E)All of the above are true.

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