The Warming of the Earth's Surface Caused by Burning Fossil

question 27

Multiple Choice

The warming of the Earth's surface caused by burning fossil fuels and clearing land is known as:

• A) ozone depletion.
• B) global warming.
• C) a greenhouse gas.
• D) a volatile organic chain reaction.

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