Question

15. Pollution has many causes and can affect air and water quality in a variety of ways. The burning of fossil fuels may contribute to an increase in global temperatures. What might lead to this increase in temperature? A. The combustion products reflect solar radiation away from Earth. B. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere attracts solar radiation. C. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere blocks energy from escaping into space. D. The combustion products allow more energy to enter the earth.

Answer 1

The combustion results in the production of the carbon dioxide.

The carbon dioxide in the air attracts the solar radiation.

Thus, the temperature increases.

Hence, the correct option is B.