Burning of Fossil Fuels Releases Large Amounts of Carbon Dioxide

question 6

Multiple Choice

Burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. Approximately what proportion of this CO₂ remains in the atmosphere, contributing to the trapping of heat close to the Earth's surface?

• A) less than 1%
• B) 5%
• C) 50%
• D) 90%

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