Question

We read in newspapers that the burning of fuels is a major cause of global warming. Explain why?

Answer 1

Global warming:

1. It is the long-term warming of the overall temperature of the planet.
2. Fossil fuel burning is the prime cause of the enhancement of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
3. The natural warming of the Earth, which takes place when gases in the atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases captivate heat from the Sun is known as the greenhouse effect.
4. The main gases accountable for the greenhouse effect are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, and water vapor.
5. Fossil fuels are carbon compounds, which at the time of burning releases carbon dioxide gas, that is, the main gas responsible for global warming in the air.
6. In global warming, more emission of carbon dioxide gas traps the rays of heat coming from the Sun inside the Earth’s surface and thus elevates the temperature.
7. With the constant burning of fossil fuels due to industrial activities, the temperature of the Earth will rise slowly and slowly resulting in more change in the climate.