Question

Global warming results in melting of glaciers which leads to a rise in the sea level. Which of the following reason is responsible for global warming?

• A. Combustion of fuels releases oxides of nitrogen which increases the temperature
• B. Combustion of fuels releases oxides of nitrogen which decreases the temperature
• C. Combustion of fuels releases unburnt carbon particles which causes increase in temperature
  
• D. Combustion of fuels releases carbon dioxide which causes increase in temperature.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Combustion of fuels releases carbon dioxide which causes increase in temperature.

$\bullet$ Global warming is the rise in temperature of the atmosphere of the earth because of the increasing amount of $C{O}_2$ in the earth's atmosphere.