Human activities that release large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere are the main drivers of the current accelerated climate change. Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy production, transportation (automobiles), and industry releases significant amounts of CO2 and other GHGs (1, 2). Deforestation reduces the absorption of CO2 by plants and can release stored carbon, further increasing atmospheric GHG concentrations (4).
Which of the following are the primary causes of climate change? Excessive burning of fossil fuels Exploding numbers of automobiles driven by oil Increasing solar flares Heavy deforestation Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Anthropogenic (Human-induced) Enhanced Greenhouse Effect)
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