What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?

Practice Questions

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What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?
  1. Deforestation
  2. Fossil fuel combustion
  3. Agricultural practices
  4. Industrial waste

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?
  • Step 1: Understand what the greenhouse effect is. It is a natural process that warms the Earth.
  • Step 2: Learn that greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, trap heat in the atmosphere.
  • Step 3: Identify fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which are used for energy.
  • Step 4: Recognize that when we burn fossil fuels for energy, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of increased greenhouse gases, which enhances the greenhouse effect.
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