Why are rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere harmful?(1 point)

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Carbon dioxide increases people's risk of asthma.
Carbon dioxide increases people's risk of asthma.

Carbon dioxide traps heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide traps heat in Earth's atmosphere.

Carbon dioxide blocks the sun's rays from reaching Earth's surface.
Carbon dioxide blocks the sun's rays from reaching Earth's surface.

Carbon dioxide harms plant life.

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The correct response is:

Carbon dioxide traps heat in Earth's atmosphere.

Rising levels of carbon dioxide contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to climate change and global warming.