The amount of carbon dioxide has increased in the atmosphere in recent years. This change is as a result of
A
Overcutting of forests and the increased use of fossil fuels
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B
Improper storage of solid and nuclear waste
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C
Use of herbicides and toxic substances such as asbestos and DDT
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D
Dumping of inorganic materials into lakes and rivers
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Solution
The correct option is A
Overcutting of forests and the increased use of fossil fuels
Increased use of fossil fuels and deforestation both has led to an increase in carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere which leads to greenhouse effect and global warming.