What effects does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.

increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat

increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants

increases levels of particulate matter

increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere

increases air quality in areas far away from power plants

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Chad Rose

Biology

9 February, 13:49

What effects does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.

increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat

increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants

increases levels of particulate matter

increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere

increases air quality in areas far away from power plants

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Nakita · Answer 1

The burning of fossil fuels produces gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide which trap the sun's heat radiations and increase the overall temperature of the Earth. So the answers are A & B.

Explanation:

Global warming is caused by burning fossil fuels. The carbon dioxide produced as a result captures the heat in the surrounding atmosphere and causes a rise in temperature. Recently, it has been observed that the glaciers are melting and each year the net temperature of the core of the Earth is increasing.

The other gas produced is sulphur dioxide which is responsible for the acid rain. The sulphur dioxide combines with water to form sulphuric acid which causes damage to buildings and people. E. g Taj Mahal, in India is getting corroded by acid rain.