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Burning of _____ by humans increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and causes global warming .

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rubber

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wood

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fossil fuels

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C fossil fuels
Burning of fossil fuels by humans increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and causes global warming.

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