How could extra carbon dioxide be responsible for increasing temperatures on Earth?
a. extra carbon dioxide is leading to more heat being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere
b. carbon dioxide is flammable
c. extra carbon dioxide leads to extra methane in the atmosphere
d. carbon dioxide produces heat
The correct answer is a. Extra carbon dioxide is leading to more heat being trapped in Earth's atmosphere. When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere from activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, it acts as a greenhouse gas. This means that it can trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. This phenomenon is known as the greenhouse effect. The increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to increased heat absorption, which leads to rising global temperatures.
