Question

20 Assume the use of fossil fuels continues to increase over the next decade. What prediction are scientists most likely to make for carbon dioxide and temperature change? A Carbon dioxide will increase, causing an increase in temperature. B. Temperature will increase, causing a decrease in carbon dioxide. C.Carbon dioxide will increase, and temperature will remain the same. D. Temperature will increase, and carbon dioxide will remain the same.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Carbon dioxide will increase, causing an increase in temperature

Explanation: Burning of fossil fuels increases carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, and since it's a greenhouse gas, more carbon dioxide means higher temperatures.