Burning of fossil fuels ________.

removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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releases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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does not affect carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere

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purifies carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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Solution

The correct option is B releases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This contributes to the phenomenon of global warming.

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