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Which one of these statements explains how excessive content of CO₂ is responsible for global warming?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Excessive CO₂ in the atmosphere leads to an increase in the Earth's albedo, causing temperatures to rise.
  • B CO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to a rise in global temperatures.
  • C High levels of CO₂ lead to a decrease in solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, causing a drop in temperatures.
  • D CO₂ reacts with ozone in the stratosphere, depleting the ozone layer and allowing harmful UV radiation to reach the Earth's surface.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to a rise in global temperatures.
Correct Option is : (B)
CO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to a rise in global temperatures.

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