Many Scientists Believe That Carbon Dioxide from the Burning of Fossil

question 51

Multiple Choice

Many scientists believe that carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels creates

• A) acid rain.
• B) the greenhouse effect.
• C) a buildup of ozone.
• D) the lowering of the levels of the oceans and the major seas.

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