The correct statement is: It led to an increased use of coal oil and other fossil fuels.
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, saw a significant shift from manual labor to new manufacturing processes. This shift included the increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels as sources of energy for industries. The burning of these fossil fuels released carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global climate change.
The development of non-renewable sources of energy during the Industrial Revolution refers to the discovery and extraction of fossil fuels like coal and oil, which are finite resources and take millions of years to form. These sources of energy are non-renewable as they cannot be replenished at the same rate they are consumed, leading to concerns about their sustainability.
However, the Industrial Revolution did not directly lead to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer. That issue became prominent during the 20th century with the advent of refrigerants and aerosol propellants containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were primarily used after the Industrial Revolution.
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change? 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 development of no renewable sources of energy, it led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer
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