Question

Which of the following activities would lead to increased carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere?

• A. Burning of fossil fuels
• B. Industrialization
• C. Deforestation
• D. Afforestation

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Burning of fossil fuels
B Industrialization
C Deforestation

Human activities that would lead to increased carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere are following.

(i) The burning of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum: increased use of vehicles causes increased emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
(ii) Industrialization: various types of industries emit a mixture of gasses which cause the air pollution. One of the major gas is carbon dioxide.
(iii) Deforestation, due to which the utilization of atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis is reduced to a great extent.