Question

Increased carbon dioxide may accelerate climate change by a trapping more heat in the atmosphere. b allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere. c reducing the amount of oxygen in the air. d reflecting more sunlight from clouds.

Answer 1

Increased carbon dioxide may accelerate climate change by **a) trapping more heat in the atmosphere**. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, which means it helps to trap heat emitted from the Earth's surface, leading to an increase in global temperatures.