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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
A
fishing
B
breathing
C
burning fossil fuels
D
farming
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coal generates the most CO2 emissions of any fossil fuel and yet remains the world’s dominant energy source.

Detailed explanation-3: -The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities in the United States is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Burning fossil fuels, releasing chemicals into the atmosphere, reducing the amount of forest cover, and the rapid expansion of farming, development, and industrial activities are releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and changing the balance of the climate system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cars and trucks. Coal-fired power plants. Large industrial operations. Ships and airplanes. 20-Jan-2023

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