Question

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

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a
by increasing the soot and ash in the atmosphere
b
by increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c
by reducing the amount of fuel available for transportation
d
by directly giving off heat which is immediately causing the earth to warm up.

Answer 1

The burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change primarily **by increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere** (option **b**).

When fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are burned for energy, they release significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect, which leads to global warming and various climate change effects.

While the other options contain elements related to air pollution or heat, they do not accurately describe the primary mechanism through which fossil fuels contribute to climate change.