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

Particulate matter covers and warms the ground.
Particulate matter covers and warms the ground.

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.

This trend of permafrost thawing is related to the use of fossil fuels because burning fossil fuels increases the concentration of greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide and methane) in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, contributing to global warming, which leads to the thawing of permafrost.