Question

Complete the passage based on the hazards of ​burning of fuels.​

A natural process of trapping solar radiation that warms the Earth's surface is called (1) ________. On constant burning of fossil fuels, excess of gases like (2)________ and methane are released that trap excessive solar radiation. This causes an increased heating of the Earth's surface, resulting in a phenomenon called (3)__________ .​

Answer 1

• The greenhouse effect is the natural process of trapping solar radiation by the layer of gases in the atmosphere that warms the Earth's surface.

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● The constant burning of fossil fuels leads to the excess release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane which trap excessive solar radiation.
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● The increase in temperature of the Earth due to increase in emissions of harmful gases is known as global warming.
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