Question

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming? A. burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere. B. burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere. C. burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it. D. burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The correct answer is **B. burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.**

When fossil fuels are burned for energy, they release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures, which contributes to global warming.