A scientist observes that a region covered by permafrost a few years ago has now thawed. How could this trend be related to the use of fossil fuels?(1 point)

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Soil thaws more easily as it becomes more acidic.
Soil thaws more easily as it becomes more acidic.

Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.

Factories using fossil fuels generate heat.
Factories using fossil fuels generate heat.

Particulate matter covers and warms the ground.

Answer 1

The trend of permafrost thawing can be most directly related to the use of fossil fuels due to the following statement:

Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.

Fossil fuel combustion releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, which contribute to global warming. As the Earth's atmosphere warms, it leads to the thawing of permafrost, which is a significant concern because it can release even more greenhouse gases that have been trapped in the frozen soil.