How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
a. Burning fossil fuels as a greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, to the atmosphere.
b. Burning fossil fuels introduces carbon dioxide, two parts of the atmosphere that never had it.
c. Burning fossil fuels removes oxygen and other gases from the atmosphere.
d. Burning fossil fuels removes carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere.
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a. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming.