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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scientists hypothesize that global warming may be due to
A
Using Chlorofluorocarbons found in coolants, cleaning solvents, and propellants in spray cans.
B
Smog
C
Burning fossil fuels
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the link between fossil fuels and climate change? When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists agree that global warming is caused mainly by human activity. Specifically, the evidence shows that certain heat-trapping gases, such as carbon dioxide, are warming the world-and that we release those gases when we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -A: Scientists agree that the earth’s rising temperatures are fueling longer and hotter heat waves, more frequent droughts, heavier rainfall, and more powerful hurricanes.

Detailed explanation-4: -carbon pollution. climate change. energy.

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