Which of the following is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions?

Forest cover

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Hydroelectric power plant

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Wind mills

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Solution

The correct option is D Burning of fossil fuels
Burning of fossil fuels release carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which leads to global warming.

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Match the following air pollutants with their major source.

(i) Carbon monoxide (ii) Carbon- dioxide (iii) Sulphur dioxide

(a) Coal burn (b) Fossil fuels (c) Automobiles

A. Sulphur dioxide	1. Combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles
B. Oxides of nitrogen	2. Construction sites
C. Carbon monoxide	3. Petroleum refining
D. Particulate matter	4. Incomplete combustion of fossil fuel

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