Question

What effect does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere select the two correct answers a increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat be increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants c increases air quality in areas far away from power plants d increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere e increases levels of particulate matter

Answer 1

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

a. increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat
e. increases levels of particulate matter

Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which contribute to the greenhouse effect, and it also produces particulate matter that can adversely affect air quality and human health.