Question detail
Which human activity is a significant contributor to increased greenhouse gas concentrations?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Planting trees.
- B. Burning fossil fuels.
- C. Using solar energy.
- D. Recycling materials.
Answer
Burning fossil fuels.
Explanation
Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Retention
Students often think that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases directly cause more energy to be produced rather than increasing the amount of energy retained in the atmosphere.
Clarify that greenhouse gases trap heat energy from the Earth, preventing it from escaping into space, which leads to an increase in the energy retained in the atmosphere.
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