Examine the Figure Below

question 45

Multiple Choice

Examine the figure below.
The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has been increasing over the past 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.

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