Which of the following human activities contributes MOST significantly to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels that enhance the greenhouse effect?

(1 point)
Responses

The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration systems
The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration systems

The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas
The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas

The release of methane from agricultural livestock
The release of methane from agricultural livestock

The production of nitrogen-based fertilizers for agriculture

1 answer

The activity that contributes most significantly to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, enhancing the greenhouse effect, is:

The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

This process releases large amounts of CO2, a key greenhouse gas, directly into the atmosphere.