How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?(1 point)

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Burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere.

Burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.

Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.

Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide to parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
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Answer 1

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in the Earth's temperature and contributing to global warming.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Burning fossil fuels adds greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.