What effects does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

increases levels of particulate matter
increases levels of particulate matter

increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere

increases air quality in areas far away from power plants
increases air quality in areas far away from power plants

increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat
increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat

increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the effects of burning fossil fuels on the atmosphere are:

1. increases levels of particulate matter
2. increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat

Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants such as particulate matter and greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change by trapping heat in the atmosphere.