How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change?(1 point)

Responses

It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels.

It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.
It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.

It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy.

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The correct response is:

It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

The Industrial Revolution marked a significant shift in energy consumption, with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels that contributed to increased greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn has been a major factor in global climate change.